wholemeal

American  

[hohl-meel] / ˈhoʊlˌmil /

adjective

British.

1. whole wheat.

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wholemeal British  

/ ˈhəʊlˌmiːl /

adjective

1. US and Canadian term: whole-wheat.  (of flour, bread, etc) made from the entire wheat kernel

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Etymology

Origin of wholemeal

First recorded in 1610–20; whole + meal ²

Example Sentences

While I’m there I also pick up a loaf of their wholemeal sourdough, for my toast, and the Cedar & Patchouli Hand Cream from Austin Austin, an organic U.K. brand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

The Food and Drink Federation says UPFs can form part of a balanced diet, like frozen peas and wholemeal bread.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

Scan the menu for wholegrain options such as brown rice, wholemeal pizza or pasta, barley, quinoa or wholemeal burger buns.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2024

“There are endless options for making them using oats and wholemeal flour,” Jullapat says.

From Washington Post • May 10, 2022

“A pickled carrot sandwich, preferably made with wholemeal bread, is a fine sustainer for an energetic child!”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin