gluten

noun

glu·​ten ˈglü-tᵊn 

: a tenacious elastic protein substance especially of wheat flour that gives cohesiveness to dough

glutenous

ˈglü-tə-nəs 

ˈglüt-nəs

adjective

Examples of gluten in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the Le Petit Chef website, requests for vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, or fish-free menus can be requested when making a reservation. —Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026

Lighter options Clean Eatz offers weekly meal plans built around specific goals — Keto, gluten-free, weight loss, heart healthy — with no subscription required. —Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026

Use Corn Gluten Meal A byproduct of the corn milling process, corn gluten meal is a natural pre-emergent weed control and fertilizer. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026

But for the 2028 sailing, the Oceania Vista will boast 11 restaurants that are 100 percent gluten-free with no gluten-containing products on board. —Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin glutin-, gluten glue — more at clay

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gluten

• pluton
• rutin

Kids Definition

gluten

noun

glu·​ten ˈglüt-ᵊn 

: a tough elastic protein substance in flour especially from wheat that holds together dough and makes it sticky

Medical Definition

gluten

noun

glu·​ten ˈglüt-ᵊn 

: a gluey protein substance especially of wheat flour that causes dough to be sticky

glutenous

ˈglüt-nəs, -ᵊn-əs 

adjective