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

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Salon

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

From Literature

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.

From Salon

It is then topped with melted marshmallows, graham cracker pieces and crumbs and finished with a smooth, rich layer of fudgy chocolate.

From Salon