whole-grain
Americanadjective
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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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But is that really a better deal than a $13 bowl of fresh greens, whole-grain rice, grilled chicken, tahini and pickled cabbage?
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025
Foods like seeds, nuts, whole-grain breads, greens and fruit are good sources of magnesium, she says.
From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025
Some examples include plain yogurt or cottage cheese with berries, an apple with nuts or nut butter, hummus with raw veggies, or whole-grain crackers with cheese.
From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024
In another aisle, she picked up a loaf of whole-grain sliced bread, checked the price and frowned.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2024
Heather nibbles through her jicama and whole-grain roll, and blows me off while she eats her baby carrots.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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