What does wheat mean?
Wheat means (countable) Any of the several cereal grains, of the genus Triticum, that yields flour as used in bakery..
Wheat
/ˈwiːt/ · noun
Meaning
(countable) Any of the several cereal grains, of the genus Triticum, that yields flour as used in bakery..
Definitions by Sense
- (countable) Any of the several cereal grains, of the genus Triticum, that yields flour as used in bakery.
- (uncountable) A light brown color, like that of wheat.
- (uncountable) Ellipsis of wheat bread
- Wheaten, of a light brown color, like that of wheat.
Example Sentences
They bought a sack of wheat and a sack of rye with the intent to try their hand at milling and baking.
They debated the paint color options for the bathroom walls and settled on wheat.
Customer: A tuna sandwich, please. Waiter: Sure, hon. You want that on white, wheat, or rye?
Synonyms for wheat
Antonyms for wheat
Related Words
Word Forms
- wheats
- wheate
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for wheat?
Common synonyms include triticum, wheat berry, corn.
What is the opposite of wheat?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use wheat in a sentence?
They bought a sack of wheat and a sack of rye with the intent to try their hand at milling and baking.
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