- plural of grain.
grains
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of grains
1895–1900; earlier grainse < Old Norse grein branch, division; compare Swedish gren
Example Sentences
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Pair the greens with your favorite grains, whether that’s brown rice, quinoa or farro, and oven-baked salmon.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
The Mediterranean diet emphasizes olive oil, fish, legumes, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other minimally processed foods.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
“I find people saying, ‘I need to make more vegetable options, more grains, more plant-based items’ and they’re often not that exciting at first,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
A dose as small as a few grains of salt can be lethal.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
That night for dinner, they were given rice that was mostly barley and grains that made it crunchy.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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