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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According to one five-star reviewer, this recipe’s homemade graham cracker crust truly makes the key lime shine. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025 Caro is already squishing a perfectly golden-brown marshmallow between two graham crackers. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025 After testers sampled each contender, the group traded notes before moving on to the next graham cracker. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025 The bourbon features aromas of brown sugar, graham cracker, molasses, and black cherry. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 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 10 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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