graham cracker

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noun

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

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Origin of graham cracker

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

Words nearby graham cracker

Grafton, graft-versus-host disease, grager, graham, Graham, Billy, graham cracker, Grahame, graham flour, Graham Island, grahamite, Graham Land

How to use graham cracker in a sentence

In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the graham crackers until they turn into fine crumbs.
This key lime pie is a great tool for building kids’ — or your — confidence in the kitchen|Allison Robicelli|March 19, 2021|Washington Post
The combination of fire-roasted marshmallow, sturdy graham crackers and melty milk chocolate remains a classic for a reason.
Have s’more fun with pretzels, caramel, toasted coconut and cookies|Daniela Galarza|January 12, 2021|Washington Post
The Graham report goes on to address the situation more than three centuries later.
The Luxury Homes That Torture and Your Tax Dollars Built|Michael Daly|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Those who spoke out against it included a fellow Air Force colonel, Lindsay Graham, who also happens to be a U.S. senator.
The Luxury Homes That Torture and Your Tax Dollars Built|Michael Daly|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The cop shot and killed Graham, later saying the teen had reached for his waistband.
‘I Can’t Breathe!’ ‘I Can’t Breathe!’ A Moral Indictment of Cop Culture|Michael Daly|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The couple had recently moved to Staten Island from the Bronx, where Mejia had been buddies with 18-year-old Ramarley Graham.
‘I Can’t Breathe!’ ‘I Can’t Breathe!’ A Moral Indictment of Cop Culture|Michael Daly|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
David Lowery of Camper von Beethoven and Cracker made this case in a viral post from 2012.
Death of the Author by Viral Infection: In Defense of Taylor Swift, Digital Doomsayer|Arthur Chu|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And he himself brought her the golden-brown bouillon, in a dainty Sevres cup, with a flaky cracker or two on the saucer.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
She vacantly hummed a fantastic tune as she poked at the wood embers on the hearth and munched a cracker.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
There came a "pop" like an exploding fire-cracker, and a bullet whistled past Matt's ear.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run|Stanley R. Matthews
They drove on, and reaching Winnipeg next day, went straight to Graham the wheat-broker's offices.
Winston of the Prairie|Harold Bindloss
Graham signed to the clerk, and as the telephone bell tinkled a lad brought in a message.
Winston of the Prairie|Harold Bindloss