graham
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for graham, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Whole-wheat flour made by grinding the entire wheat kernel, including the bran.
Synonyms
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How to use graham
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
The flour and cracker are named after Sylvester Graham, a 19th-century American dietary reformer.
Full origin of graham →Frequently asked questions
What does “graham” mean?
The word “graham” means whole-wheat flour made by grinding the entire wheat kernel, including the bran. In plain terms, whole-wheat flour, the crackers made from it, or a common Scottish name.
How do you pronounce “graham”?
“Graham” is pronounced GRAY-uhm (/ˈɡɹeɪ̯əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “graham” in a sentence?
Here is “graham” used in a sentence: “The recipe calls for graham flour instead of regular white flour.”
What is another word for “graham”?
Words with a similar meaning to “graham” include graham flour.
What part of speech is “graham”?
Depending on how it is used, “graham” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “graham” come from?
The word “graham” dates back to around 1800. The flour and cracker are named after Sylvester Graham, a 19th-century American dietary reformer.
Is “graham” a common word?
“Graham” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “graham” have?
“Graham” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: whole-wheat flour made by grinding the entire wheat kernel, including the bran.
What is the difference between "graham flour" and whole-wheat flour?
Graham flour is a type of whole-wheat flour made by grinding the entire wheat kernel, including the bran, so the two are very similar. Graham flour is traditionally ground more coarsely, giving a slightly denser, crumblier texture.
What is a graham cracker?
A graham cracker is a slightly sweet, crumbly biscuit made from graham flour. "Graham" on its own is often used as a short form of "graham cracker," especially in American English.
What are common uses of "graham" in cooking?
"Graham" describes whole-wheat products made from coarsely ground flour, most famously graham crackers and graham flour used in baking. Crushed graham crackers are also a popular base for pie crusts and desserts such as s'mores.
Is "graham" capitalized when talking about flour or crackers?
In its food senses, "graham" is normally written in lowercase, as in "graham flour" and "graham crackers." It behaves like an ordinary descriptive word for coarsely ground whole-wheat products.