wheat germ

noun

: the embryo of the wheat kernel separated in milling and used especially as a source of vitamins and protein

Examples of wheat germ in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fried rice, which often has small bits of carrots, cabbage, and egg Pancakes with add-ins like granola, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, or chia seeds. —Christin Perry, Parents, 1 Sep. 2024

The wheat germ in whole-wheat flour goes rancid quickly, so the flour is best kept sealed in a zip-top bag and chilled. —Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024

The presence of wheat germ also makes whole wheat flour far more perishable than white flour. —Carmen Collins, Country Living, 19 Apr. 2022

Audra had prepared fruit drinks for us: apricot, banana, yogurt, wheat germ. —Joyce Carol Oates, Harper's Magazine, 10 July 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

wheat germ

noun

: the embryo of the wheat kernel separated in milling and used especially as a source of vitamins and protein

Medical Definition

wheat germ

noun

ˈhwēt-, ˈwēt- 

: the embryo of the wheat kernel separated in milling and used especially as a source of vitamins and protein