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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Stir together graham cracker crumbs, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl until well combined. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026 Top with remaining pudding mixture and then remaining graham crackers. Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026 Many online have gone on to add fresh fruits and honey to their creations, as well as substituting Biscoff cookies for other options like graham crackers, cookies and even Oreos. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026 The cheesecakes are creamy without being too heavy, and the fillings balance nicely with the saltiness and crunch of the graham cracker crust. Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 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 14 Mar. 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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