whole wheat

adjective

: made of ground entire wheat kernels

Examples of whole wheat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Berry Delicious Nutty Waffles Top 2 whole wheat waffles with 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup berries, 2 tablespoons walnuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon. — Elisa Zied, Parents, 15 July 2026

Fiber-rich foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains (like whole wheat), and beans. — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026

Choosing breads made with 100-percent whole wheat flour or other whole grains is generally a better option. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026

Any type of whole wheat bread can be used. — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 24 June 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