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 honey & cinnamon dog tags also make a fine coffee accompaniment with breakfast as these are slightly oversize, graham cracker-style cookies. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 Choose between banana cream pie, coconut cream pie, and key lime pie, all covered in a chocolatey coating with a buttery graham cracker crust base. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026 In a medium bowl stir together graham crackers and macadamia nuts. Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026 The mix of chocolate frosting, graham crackers and marshmallows came together in a way that actually tasted like a real s’more, just softer and richer. Evan Moore april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 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 May. 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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