grains
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of grains
1895–1900; earlier grainse < Old Norse grein branch, division; compare Swedish gren
Example Sentences
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Preston Arrington began renting land from his father in Sunflower County, Miss., a quarter-century ago to grow cotton and grains — becoming the fourth generation of his family to choose a career in the fields.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
With glasses perched on his nose, 43-year-old shopkeeper Minati Rout completes his journey by passing a final test: separating small pebbles from grains of rice.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Traders are removing the risk premium and are also responding to lower crude futures—with oil and grains related due to biofuels.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
They also have bread made from fresh-milled ancient grains that I’m told can be traced to ancient Egypt.
From Slate • May 8, 2026
Using a rake made from a stick of red willow pulled up by the roots, the two girls took turns turning the rice over and over, smoking and toasting the grains.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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