whole wheat

adjective

: made of ground entire wheat kernels

Examples of whole wheat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web How Oatmeal Lowers Cholesterol for Heart Health Bread Some commercially available whole grain breads—such as those made with whole wheat and whole rye—count as ultra-processed,15 but many nutrition experts consider these as healthier options compared to refined grains. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 20 May 2024 The whole wheat tagliatelle, topped with beef and pork ragu and Grana Padano cheese, was hearty and warm, a satisfying meal on a chilly day. Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for whole wheat 

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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 31 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

whole wheat

adjective
: made from or containing wheat kernels that were ground in their entirety
whole wheat bread

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