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 cookies in this recipe are amaretti cookies, shortbread or butter cookies, all of which are crunchier than commercial graham crackers. Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026 Pulse graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar and salt in a food processor until combined. Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026 After making the graham cracker crust, just mix the filling ingredients, fill the shell, and freeze. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 Top with remaining pudding mixture and then remaining graham crackers. Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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graham cracker

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

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