Wheatberry

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /wiːtˌbɛri/

Definitions of wheatberry

noun a whole wheat kernel that has been stripped of its outer husk and minimally processed, often used in cooking and baking

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat wheatberries for breakfast.

A2 Wheatberries are a type of whole grain that is high in fiber.

B1 I bought a bag of wheatberries to make a salad for lunch.

B2 Wheatberries can be cooked and added to soups or stews for extra texture.

C1 The chef prepared a gourmet dish using wheatberries as the main ingredient.

C2 Wheatberries are versatile and can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.

Examples of wheatberry in a Sentence

formal Wheatberries are whole, unprocessed wheat kernels that are a good source of fiber and nutrients.

informal I love adding wheatberries to my salads for some extra texture and nutrition.

slang Have you tried those new wheatberry bowls at the trendy cafe downtown?

figurative The wheatberries of knowledge symbolize the wisdom gained through experience and learning.

Grammatical Forms of wheatberry

past tense

wheatberried

plural

wheatberries

comparative

more wheatberry

superlative

most wheatberry

present tense

wheatberries

future tense

will wheatberry

perfect tense

have wheatberried

continuous tense

is wheatberrying

singular

wheatberry

positive degree

wheatberry

infinitive

to wheatberry

gerund

wheatberrying

participle

wheatberried

Origin and Evolution of wheatberry

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'wheatberry' originated from the combination of 'wheat' referring to the grain and 'berry' indicating a small fruit or seed.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the entire wheat kernel including the bran, germ, and endosperm, the term 'wheatberry' has evolved to commonly refer to the whole, unprocessed wheat kernel used in cooking and baking.