whole wheat

adjective

: made of ground entire wheat kernels

Examples of whole wheat in a Sentence

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Per 1 cup cooked, whole wheat pasta delivers about 180–210 calories, 37–43g of carbs, 7–9g of protein, 5–7g of fiber and 1–2g of fat. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026 Replace refined grains with oats, quinoa, brown rice, or whole wheat pasta. Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 14 May 2026 Fiber-rich carbs like whole wheat bread, whole oats, brown rice, quinoa, or sweet potatoes are great choices for breakfast. Merve Ceylan, Health, 12 May 2026 Sift the all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour over the egg yolk mixture. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for whole wheat

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 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

whole wheat

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

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