graham cracker
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of graham cracker
An Americanism dating back to 1815–25
Example Sentences
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The S’mores cookies, graham cracker sandwich cookies with chocolate and marshmallow filling, were introduced during the 2017 Girl Scout cookie season.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025
It is then topped with melted marshmallows, graham cracker pieces and crumbs and finished with a smooth, rich layer of fudgy chocolate.
From Salon • Feb. 29, 2024
Picture layers of graham cracker, fudgy brownie and homemade marshmallow perfection.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023
They nested softer ingredients, such as jelly and banana puree, inside of stiffer ingredients, such as peanut butter and Nutella, then reinforced those with hefty doses of graham cracker crust.
From Science Magazine • Mar. 21, 2023
He sits next to me and steals a graham cracker sandwich.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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