wheat bread

noun

: a bread made of a combination of white and whole wheat flours as distinguished from bread made entirely of white or whole wheat flour

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For example, eating whole-grain or whole-wheat breads will give you more fiber, and thus are more nutritious, when compared to types of bread that have very little fiber or nutrients. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026 Sourdough has a lower glycemic index than white or wheat bread, causing a slower, more gradual rise in blood sugar. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026 The company also allegedly advertised its white and wheat bread varieties as containing 30 calories when the correct value was 50 calories, according to the complaint. ABC News, 8 June 2026 Those without a medical need to be gluten-free may miss out on gut health benefits by opting for gluten-free bread over whole-wheat bread. Christina Manian, Health, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wheat bread

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wheat bread was in the 14th century

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“Wheat bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheat%20bread. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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