grain sorghum

noun

1. any of several varieties of sorghum, as durra or milo, having starchy seeds, grown for grain and forage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of grain sorghum¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

People grow the cereal grain sorghum and pearl millet, crops that are drought resistant and offer a chance at harvests, but even they failed to withstand the conditions this year.

From Seattle Times

In early fall, they harvest peas, canola, soybeans, grain sorghum and corn.

From Washington Times

China retaliated by imposing tariffs on imports of U.S. agricultural commodities including soybeans, grain sorghum and pork.

From Los Angeles Times

Beijing imposed tariffs last year on imports of U.S. agricultural goods, including soybeans, grain sorghum and pork as retribution for U.S. levies.

From Reuters

Some farmers who planned to plant wheat following grain sorghum or soybeans didn’t have time to plant once harvest was over.

From Washington Times