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Wheaties

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Wheaties (noun) means a brand-name breakfast cereal made from baked wheat and bran flakes. Example: “He grew up eating a bowl of Wheaties every morning.”

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A brand-name breakfast cereal made from baked wheat and bran flakes.
"He grew up eating a bowl of Wheaties every morning."

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In plain EnglishA well-known American breakfast cereal brand made from wheat.

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Etymology

A trademarked name built from "wheat" plus a diminutive "-ie" and plural "-s," evoking small, wheat-based flakes.

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What does “Wheaties” mean?
The word “Wheaties” means a brand-name breakfast cereal made from baked wheat and bran flakes. In plain terms, a well-known American breakfast cereal brand made from wheat.
How do you use “Wheaties” in a sentence?
Here is “Wheaties” used in a sentence: “He grew up eating a bowl of Wheaties every morning.”
What part of speech is “Wheaties”?
“Wheaties” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Wheaties?
"Wheaties" (noun) means a brand-name breakfast cereal made from baked wheat and bran flakes.