whole wheat

adjective

: made of ground entire wheat kernels

Examples of whole wheat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web My mom already made a dough of atta or whole wheat flour, salt, water and oil, saving me from doing a lot of kneading. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024 The ingredients are simple and consist of rice flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking soda, light olive oil or canola oil, water, and a dash of cinnamon. Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2024 There are two different types of fiber: soluble, which is found in foods like oat bran, barley, and fruits, and insoluble, found in foods like whole wheat and many veggies. Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024 Is whole wheat bread actually healthier?Here’s what experts say. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024 Heart disease being the number one cause of death in the U.S. The healthiest way to eat a sandwich would be to make it at home on whole wheat bread with lean meat and packed with vegetables. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2024 In a large, dry skillet, add half (1¼ cups) of the whole wheat flour. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2024 Here's a breakdown of different ways to add more whole grains to your daily menu beyond having a slice of whole wheat toast for breakfast every morning. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024 Our team was pleased with the whole wheat pizza, too. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023

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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 19 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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