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
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
The base is made of egg whites beaten to stiff peaks to which chopped cashews, graham cracker crumbs and coconut is added.
From Salon • Mar. 18, 2023
“It’s...it’s a candy house!” he said, taking a step toward the graham cracker walls.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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