Wheat — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈ(h)wēt/

Meaning & Definition of Wheat

Wheat (noun)

  1. a cereal grain that yields a fine white flour used chiefly in breads, baked goods (such as cakes and crackers), and pastas (such as macaroni or spaghetti), and is important in animal feeds
  2. any of various Old World annual grasses (genus Triticum, especially T. aestivum and T. turgidum) of wide climatic adaptability that are cultivated in most temperate areas for the wheat they yield
  3. a light yellow

Wheat (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in oatcake

    similar: oatcake, flapjack, griddle cake, hotcake, pancake, slapjack, blin, blintze, crepe, waffle

  2. as in oatcakes

    similar: oatcakes, flapjacks, griddle cakes, hotcakes, pancakes, slapjacks, blini, blintzes, crepes, waffles

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Wheat

The most common words with a similar meaning to Wheat:

oatcake, flapjack, griddle cake, hotcake, pancake, slapjack, blin, blintze, crepe, waffle, oatcakes, flapjacks, griddle cakes, hotcakes, pancakes, slapjacks, blini, blintzes, crepes, waffles

Origin & Etymology of Wheat

Middle English whete, going back to Old English hwǣte, going back to Germanic *hwaitja- (whence also Old Frisian wēt "wheat," Old Saxon hwēti, Middle Dutch weit, weite, Old High German hweizi, weizi, Old Icelandic hveiti, Gothic ƕaiteis "cereal grain"), collective derivative from the stem of *hwīta- white:1; probably so called from the light color of the ripe ears or the flour made from it

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Wheat

Words & Phrases Containing Wheat

wheat berry, wheat bread, wheat cake, wheat germ, wheat rust, durum wheat, hard wheat, red wheat

Frequently Asked Questions about Wheat

What does "Wheat" mean?

"Wheat" means a cereal grain that yields a fine white flour used chiefly in breads, baked goods (such as cakes and crackers), and pastas (such as macaroni or spaghetti), and is important in animal feeds. As a noun, it is defined as: a cereal grain that yields a fine white flour used chiefly in breads, baked goods (such as cakes and crackers), and pastas (such as macaroni or spaghetti), and is important in animal feeds. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Wheat"?

Other words for "Wheat" include oatcake, flapjack, griddle cake, hotcake, pancake, slapjack, blin and blintze. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Wheat" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Wheat"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Wheat". Common alternatives include oatcake, flapjack, griddle cake, hotcake, pancake, slapjack, blin, blintze, crepe and waffle.

Is "Wheat" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Wheat" is a noun.

Is "Wheat" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Wheat" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Wheat"?

"Wheat" is pronounced /ˈ(h)wēt/.

What is the origin of the word "Wheat"?

"Wheat" comes from Middle English whete, going back to Old English hwǣte, going back to Germanic *hwaitja- (whence also Old Frisian wēt "wheat," Old Saxon hwēti, Middle Dutch weit, weite, Old High German hweizi, weizi, Old Icelandic hveiti, Gothic ƕaiteis "cereal grain"), collective derivative from the stem of *hwīta- white:1; probably so called from the light color of the ripe ears or the flour made from it. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Wheat" meaning "as in oatcake"?

When "Wheat" (noun) means as in oatcake, synonyms include oatcake, flapjack, griddle cake, hotcake, pancake and slapjack.