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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Rich, dense layers of cheesecake made with cream cheese, peanut butter, and egg are sandwiched between a crisp, buttery graham cracker crust and smooth chocolate ganache. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 Layered with crisp graham crackers and finished with a drizzle of caramel sauce. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Bonilla starts with a pastry dough that includes both a hint of cinnamon — his favorite spice, to play with the intense chocolate and marshmallow filling — and crushed graham crackers because, well, s’mores! — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026 Sprinkle warm brownies liberally with graham cracker pieces, chocolate chunks, and mini marshmallows for a s’mores version. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 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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