wheat

Definition

A type of grass whose grain is used to make flour for bread, pasta, and many other foods.

Usage & Nuances

"Wheat" is a non-count noun, so use "some wheat" or "a field of wheat" (not "a wheat"). It most often refers to the plant or the grain, especially when talking about farming, food ingredients, or allergies (like "wheat allergy"). Not used for the flour itself—say "wheat flour".

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