Translate text 
Translate files Wheat
/wiːt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A cereal grain that is one of the most important staple foods for humans and livestock, cultivated worldwide.
The farmer planted a new variety of wheat in hopes of increasing his yield.
The plant from which this grain is obtained, belonging to the genus Triticum.
Wheat is harvested in the late summer and early fall.
Flour made from wheat, used for baking bread and other products.
She prefers to use whole wheat flour for her baking.
Etymology
Old English 'hwǣat', of Germanic origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Wheat is sometimes used to refer to someone who's wholesome or innocent.
She's such a wheat; always helping others without expecting anything in return.
In some contexts, 'wheat' can refer to a substance used in drug culture related to edibles.
They made some incredible brownies with that wheat.