whole wheat

adjective

: made of ground entire wheat kernels

Examples of whole wheat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sourdough bread has a lower glycemic index than bread made with whole wheat flour. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2026

While whole wheat toast offers fiber to slow digestion and lessen blood sugar spikes, white bread is a refined grain, which means most of the fiber is removed. — Trista Chan, HEALTH, 12 Oct. 2026

Smaller, homemade style muffins with oats, whole wheat flour and real fruit can be great for breakfast. — CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

But the poori remains the same, made with whole wheat flour, water and a touch of salt, gently pressed and then fried, ballooning into a gorgeous orb. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for whole wheat

• bittersweet
• incomplete
• indiscreet
• marguerite
• obsolete
• overeat
• overheat
• parakeet
• stillingfleet
• superheat
• amit
• athlete

Kids Definition

whole wheat

adjective

: made from or containing wheat kernels that were ground in their entirety

whole wheat bread