whole wheat

adjective

: made of ground entire wheat kernels

Examples of whole wheat in a Sentence

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For example, eating wholegrain or whole wheat breads will give you more fiber, and thus are more nutritious, when compared to types of bread that have very little fiber or nutrients. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026 For pasta, try using whole wheat for its earthy, toothsome quality; any kind will do. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 Pasta made from lentils, whole wheat, and chickpeas, for example, often have more protein, fiber, or both. Merve Ceylan, Health, 16 Apr. 2026 Grinding the berries, trinity and all, yields whole wheat flour. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whole wheat

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Apr. 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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