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Definition of wholegrain

wholegrain

/ˈhoʊlˌɡreɪn/
whole · grain
Plural:wholegrains
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wholegrain Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

British Made with or containing whole, unrefined cereal grains that retain the bran, germ, and endosperm.

Example

"The nutritionist recommended switching from white toast to wholegrain bread for breakfast."

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• noun

1

British A cereal grain or seed that contains all of its original edible parts—the bran, germ, and endosperm—without having been stripped by refining or milling.

Example

"Incorporating a variety of wholegrains such as oats, barley, and brown rice into your diet provides essential dietary fiber."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily written as a closed compound ('wholegrain') in British and Commonwealth English, whereas American English typically prefers the open form 'whole grain' for the noun and 'whole-grain' for the attributive adjective.

• Nearby Words

whole
whole life insurance
wholefood
wholegrain
wholehearted
wholeheartedly
wholeheartedness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wholegrain. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wholegrain
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