Meaning & Definition of word "Wheat"

Wheat

/wiːt/

1. A cereal grain that is one of the most important staple foods for humans and livestock, cultivated worldwide.
- Example: The farmer planted a new variety of wheat in hopes of increasing his yield.
2. The plant from which this grain is obtained, belonging to the genus Triticum.
- Example: Wheat is harvested in the late summer and early fall.
3. Flour made from wheat, used for baking bread and other products.
- Example: She prefers to use whole wheat flour for her baking.

Old English 'hwǣat', of Germanic origin.

wheat from chaff:

To discern valuable or worthwhile things from worthless ones.

cast in wheat:

To be very valuable, usually referring to wealth or prosperity.

wheat belly:

A term used to describe weight gain and health issues attributed to wheat consumption.

gluten:

A protein found in wheat that is responsible for its elasticity.

flour:

A powder made by grinding wheat, used in baking.

grain:

The seeds of cereal plants, including wheat.

Meaning: Wheat is sometimes used to refer to someone who's wholesome or innocent.

Example Sentence: She's such a wheat; always helping others without expecting anything in return.

Meaning: In some contexts, 'wheat' can refer to a substance used in drug culture related to edibles.

Example Sentence: They made some incredible brownies with that wheat.