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

They are found in high amounts in nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and pistachios—as well as flaxseed, wheat germ, rye bread, and other types of whole grains.2 The substances are also concentrated in unrefined plant oils, including some seed oils. —Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 4 June 2025

This matters because wheat germ and bran contain important nutrients like protein, fiber, minerals and key vitamins. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 May 2025

In addition to the type of sunscreen filter, steer clear of formulas that contain pore-clogging oils, like coconut, soybean, and wheat germ oils. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Apr. 2025

Many of us mindfully sprinkle wheat germ on grapefruit or embrace whatever healthy food trend promises to deliver a longer lifespan, and what’s the harm of that? —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wheat germ

• affirm
• bookworm
• confirm
• cutworm
• earthworm
• infirm
• midterm
• tapeworm
• wireworm
• angiosperm
• echinoderm
• berm

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