graham cracker

noun

1. a semisweet cracker, usually rectangular in shape, made chiefly of whole-wheat flour.

Word History and Origins

Origin of graham cracker¹

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

Example Sentences

And while cheesecake usually gets its crunch from a graham cracker or shortbread crust, granola—with its sweet, nutty clusters—brings something new to the party.

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She eats shrimp for its pop and the way she can lick it; graham crackers for their whisper and crackle; almonds for their snap; celery sticks for their crunch.

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Make Your Own Graham Cracker Crust ~ regular or gluten-free: It is so easy to make your own crust if you have graham crackers on hand.

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Walls made of graham crackers were held in place by white frosting.

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Its heavy crumb filling is made from three of my favorites: graham crackers, pecans, and coconut, all held together with little more than egg whites.

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