wholemeal

American  

[hohl-meel] / ˈhoʊlˌmil /

adjective

British.

1. whole wheat.

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wholemeal British  

/ ˈhəʊlˌmiːl /

adjective

1. US and Canadian term: whole-wheat.  (of flour, bread, etc) made from the entire wheat kernel

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Etymology

Origin of wholemeal

First recorded in 1610–20; whole + meal ²

Example Sentences

“A pickled carrot sandwich, preferably made with wholemeal bread, is a fine sustainer for an energetic child!”

From Literature

While I’m there I also pick up a loaf of their wholemeal sourdough, for my toast, and the Cedar & Patchouli Hand Cream from Austin Austin, an organic U.K. brand.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Food and Drink Federation says UPFs can form part of a balanced diet, like frozen peas and wholemeal bread.

From BBC

Flour: Use any flour you like, from wholemeal to gluten-free.

From Salon

Some of this processing makes foods more palatable, some increases shelf life and makes them more affordable — such as wholemeal supermarket bread, for example.

From Salon