graham cracker

noun

gra·​ham cracker ˈgram- How to pronounce graham cracker (audio)
ˈgrā-əm-
: a slightly sweet cracker made of whole wheat flour

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Crush graham crackers and fold them into the egg white mixture. — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2026 Place graham cracker sheets in a large resealable plastic bag. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026 Maple apple crunch at Little Rey Vanilla soft serve is topped with a warm compote of roasted apples and a graham cracker crumble with a drizzle of maple cinnamon. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Press a few pieces of the remaining graham cracker chunks into the sides of each cookie dough ball. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for graham cracker

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Etymology

graham flour

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of graham cracker was in 1833

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graham cracker

noun
gra·​ham cracker ˈgrā-əm- How to pronounce graham cracker (audio)
ˈgra(-ə)m-
: a slightly sweet cracker made chiefly of whole wheat flour

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