graham cracker

noun

gra·​ham cracker ˈgram- How to pronounce graham cracker (audio)
ˈgrā-əm-
: a slightly sweet cracker made of whole wheat flour

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The s’mores donuts contain a marshmallow filling and are topped with chocolate icing and graham cracker crumbs. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 Layer them into a graham cracker crust and finish with additional graham cracker crumbs on top. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 The s’mores cookie warms up deliciously, the chocolate and marshmallow getting perfectly gooey, with the graham cracker in the center adding texture to the bite, while the strawberry Nutella cookie has a wonderfully decadent and rich Nutella center. — Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 The cookies combine chocolate, marshmallow and pieces of graham cracker, giving the classic campfire dessert a bakery-style makeover. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for graham cracker

Word History

Etymology

graham flour

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of graham cracker was in 1833

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“Graham cracker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graham%20cracker. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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graham cracker

noun
: a slightly sweet cracker made chiefly of whole wheat flour

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