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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Be sure to tightly pack the graham cracker crust into the baking dish. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026 Look for notes of vanilla, graham cracker, caramel, and toasted grain, and it was bottled at a lower 103 proof. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 July 2026 Forget the traditional graham cracker crust—this no-bake Lemon Icebox Pie uses gingersnaps for more personality. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 Adding an egg yolk helps bind the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar into a sturdy, sliceable base. Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 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 24 Jul. 2026.

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graham cracker

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

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