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whole-wheat Definition

☆ whole·-wheat (-hwēt′, -wēt′)

adjective

  1. ground from entire kernels of wheat whole-wheat flour
  2. made with whole-wheat flour whole-wheat bread

whole-wheat Synonyms

whole-wheat

modif.

graham, all-wheat, all-grain, whole-grain, 100-percent-wheat.

whole-wheat Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • flour: To include more servings of whole grains in your diet, use whole-wheat flour in your recipes instead of white flour.
  • pasta: Even if you've shied away from whole-wheat pasta before, you'll love how its nutty bite complements this creamy sauce.
  • bread: When you shop, choose fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains, such as brown rice and whole-wheat bread.
  • cereal: An example would be a whole-wheat cereal, porridge.