whole wheat

adjective

: made of ground entire wheat kernels

Examples of whole wheat in a Sentence

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Bread flour, whole wheat flour, all‑purpose white flour, masa, purple cornmeal, medium‑ground yellow cornmeal, plain fine cornmeal, semolina flour, barley flour, and sorghum flour. Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 In a medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder and baking soda. Laura McLively, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026 Fiber-rich carbs like whole wheat bread, whole oats, brown rice, quinoa, or sweet potatoes are great choices for breakfast. Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 Mar. 2026 Smaller increases include green beans and whole wheat bread. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 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 27 Mar. 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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