whole wheat

adjective

: made of ground entire wheat kernels

Examples of whole wheat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Choose whole wheat bread with at least 3 grams of fiber per slice, and avoid high-sodium or sugary toppings for better heart health. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2026

At this point, switch to a blend of 50% bread flour and 50% whole wheat flour. — Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026

Nutritious options include buckwheat, whole wheat, and oat flours. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 18 Aug. 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