bulgur

noun

bul·​gur ˈbəl-gər How to pronounce bulgur (audio) ˈbu̇l- How to pronounce bulgur (audio)
variants or less commonly bulghur
: parched cracked wheat

Examples of bulgur in a Sentence

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To speed this up, spread the bulgur on a baking sheet. — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 May 2026 Pair with a hearty beef stew with bay leaf or with a bulgur and mushroom dish. — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 Then add on other starters like the baby beets salad tossed with pole beans and quinoa granola or the beef tartare paired with bulgur. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 Other whole-grain options include quinoa, barley, farro, or bulgur. — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bulgur

Word History

Etymology

Turkish

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bulgur was in 1926

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bulgogi
bulgur
bulgy
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“Bulgur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulgur. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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