grains
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of grains
1895–1900; earlier grainse < Old Norse grein branch, division; compare Swedish gren
Example Sentences
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The planet likely gathered its atmosphere in a cold region beyond the frost line, where water freezes onto dust grains and forms icy particles.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
It’s what you reach for when vegetables need a little more character, when grains feel flat, when you want to fry something and have it taste unmistakably like itself, only better.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
As the grains heat up and ionise, they produce the light we can see with the trail produced as the meteor cools and fades.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Women in the study also tended to consume more fruits, vegetables and whole grains than men.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026
I bring a bowl of wormy grains to Reverend Hunt in his tent.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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