whole wheat

adjective

: made of ground entire wheat kernels

Examples of whole wheat in a Sentence

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Go whole hog on whole grains Hearty and versatile, whole grains — such as barley, brown rice, buckwheat, bulgur, corn, millet, oats, quinoa, rye and whole wheat — contain the entire grain kernel, including the bran, germ and endosperm. Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025 What Should Be on Your Child’s Plate According to Dr. Elias, half of your child’s plate should consist of veggies, one-quarter should be carbohydrates like whole wheat pasta, quinoa, or starchy vegetables like potatoes, and one-quarter protein like chicken, beans, or eggs. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025 Whole Wheat Bread Fiber: 3.8 grams Protein: 8 grams Serving size: 2 slices Making a sandwich with whole wheat bread rather than white bread can add fiber, protein, and antioxidants to your lunch.14 Whole grains have three layers: bran, germ, and endosperm. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025 Whole Wheat Bread Whole wheat bread is made from whole wheat flour, which contains the entire wheat kernel, including the germ, the endosperm, and the bran. Jillian Kubala, Health, 20 May 2025 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 20 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

whole wheat

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

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