Alternative Grains

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of grain or cereal crop that is widely grown in many parts of the world for its small seeds, which are used as food for humans and livestock

  • Millet is a small-seeded grain that is commonly used in birdseed mixtures.
  • I bought some millet to feed the birds in my backyard.
  • Hey, wanna grab some millet and chill at the park?
  • In the grand scheme of things, our problems are just like millet compared to the challenges others face.

noun a male given name

  • Adlai Stevenson was a prominent American politician and diplomat.
  • I heard Adlai is running for office again.
  • Adlai is a cool dude, always knows how to have a good time.
  • Adlai's words were like a breath of fresh air in the stale political debate.