wheat
Translation
wheat
Examples
Bread is made from wheat flour.
Bread is made from wheat flour.
Farmers are harvesting the wheat.
Farmers are harvesting the wheat.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) wheat Wheat is a major crop.
((as modifier)) made of wheat I like whole wheat bread.
Similar Words
grain, cereal, barley, rye, oats
Etymology
From Old English 'hwǣte', related to 'white', possibly referring to the colour of the flour.
Memory Tips
Picture a field of golden wheat. It's the 'white' grain used for making bread.