whole wheat

adjective

: made of ground entire wheat kernels

Examples of whole wheat in a Sentence

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Providing bulk to the stool, whole wheat can also help with constipation. Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025 Try Sourdough for Better Blood Sugar Control Sourdough may have a gentler effect on your blood sugar than other breads, like white or whole wheat, thanks to its fermentation. Jenna Anderson, Health, 22 Dec. 2025 If a recipe specifies the type—cake, bread, whole wheat flour, or even bleached or unbleached—or even brand, there’s a reason for it. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025 Mangione will be served two peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, potato chips, whole wheat bread, fruit and a beverage for dinner. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for whole wheat

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of whole wheat was in 1804

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“Whole wheat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whole%20wheat. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

whole wheat

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

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