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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Generations of people have made this gooey treat around the campfire, toasting marshmallows to perfection (or burnt, as some prefer), adding chocolate and sandwiching them between graham crackers. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025 Stir crushed graham crackers, pecans, and coconut into egg mixture (mixture will be thick). Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025 Caro is already squishing a perfectly golden-brown marshmallow between two graham crackers. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025 Honey Maid graham crackers also include honey as a secondary sweetener. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025 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 12 Sep. 2025.

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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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