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whole-grain

American  
[hohl-greyn] / ˈhoʊlˈgreɪn /

adjective

  1. of or being natural or unprocessed grain containing the germ and bran.


Etymology

Origin of whole-grain

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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Oetzi and these Bronze Age salt miners ate more fibre and whole grain than modern-day people, Sarhan explained.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Indigenous peoples in South America had been popping corn for millennia, but it didn’t reach the U.S. until the 19th century, when whalers returned from South America with the whole grain in tow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

UPFs such as flavored yogurts and whole grain breads, on the other hand, have been associated with a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024

Moore, who was having lunch at the Sherman Oaks East Valley Senior Center, says she goes to Subway to order a chicken sandwich on whole grain bread, with spinach, cucumbers and tomatoes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2024

Ifemelu showed her the bar, organic, one hundred percent whole grain with real fruit.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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