grains
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of grains
1895–1900; earlier grainse < Old Norse grein branch, division; compare Swedish gren
Example Sentences
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As the grains heat up and ionise, they produce the light we can see with the trail produced as the meteor cools and fades.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Instead, they estimated exposure using existing data on average pesticide levels in food categories such as fruits, vegetables and grains.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026
Fluffy grains, cooked until tender but still distinct, then finished with a handful of herbs — whatever looks good, whatever you have.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
Dr. John Harvey Kellogg oversaw the facility, which preached exercise, fresh air and eating a healthy diet, which included dried and crumbled grains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
During times of famine or drought, he never gave one spoonful of rice to a starving child, even though his jars were overflowing with grains.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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