graham cracker

noun

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

Examples of graham cracker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Be careful not to break the graham crackers into crumbs; they should be broken into one-inch pieces to make a lovely crunch. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2024 Serve it with graham crackers, fruit, cookies or pretzels — or just eat it straight out of the pan with a spoon. People Staff, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024 That's what Peeps has done, enhancing its marshmallow chicks with the flavor of graham crackers, then dipping them in milk chocolate. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2024 The window ledge filled up with snacks from friends: graham crackers, cashews, cheddar cheese, coconut water, oranges with tiny green leaves. Leslie Jamison, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024 Process graham crackers: In a food processor, blend graham crackers until the consistency of fine sand. Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023 Some fans recreated the stadium and concert stage from scratch, using several dozens of gingerbread (and graham crackers) for the long Eras Tour stage and sprinkles for the lights. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 24 Dec. 2023 Ingredients for Texas Trash Pie Texas Trash Pie is made with many common baking ingredients and snack food items: chocolate chips, pretzels, graham crackers, shredded coconut, pecans pieces, and butter. Nik Pugmire, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2023 Simply mix Cool Whip, marshmallow fluff, and hot chocolate powder together, and serve with mini marshmallows, graham crackers, ginger snaps, or sugar cookies (or a tasty smorgasbord of them all). Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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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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