graham cracker

noun

gra·​ham cracker ˈgram- How to pronounce graham cracker (audio)
ˈgrā-əm-
: a slightly sweet cracker made of whole wheat flour

Examples of graham cracker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (serves 3) 2 cups whole milk cottage cheese 1 cup strawberries 12 graham crackers 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Combine ingredients in a food processor, and blend until smooth. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025 With more snap than graham crackers or other cookies, the final crust retains some of that texture, which is a great contrast to creamy custard fillings or silky cheesecakes. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025 The properly pale filler is light and tart; the crust is a sensational blend of graham crackers and coconut. Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025 Arrange another layer of graham crackers over the pudding. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for graham cracker

Word History

Etymology

graham flour

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of graham cracker was in 1833

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Graham cracker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graham%20cracker. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

graham cracker

noun
gra·​ham cracker ˈgrā-əm- How to pronounce graham cracker (audio)
ˈgra(-ə)m-
: a slightly sweet cracker made chiefly of whole wheat flour

More from Merriam-Webster on graham cracker

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!