whole wheat

adjective

: made of ground entire wheat kernels

Examples of whole wheat in a Sentence

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Top it with whole wheat panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch. Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026 When baking muffins or pancakes, try using whole wheat flour to boost the nutrition. Zia Sherrell, Health, 20 Feb. 2026 This means lots of fruits, vegetables, whole wheat (instead of white), lean meat, fiber and healthy fats. Jereè Paul, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026 Flaxseed Bread Flax bread, made with whole wheat flour and flaxseeds, is rich in nutrients, including fiber, protein, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026 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 5 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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