winter wheat

American  

noun

1. wheat that is planted in the autumn to be harvested in the spring or early summer.

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winter wheat British  

noun

1. a type of wheat that is planted in the autumn and is harvested the following summer

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Etymology

Origin of winter wheat

First recorded in 1665–75

Example Sentences

The 50-year-old sixth-generation farmer estimates he has lost between £55,000 and £65,000 worth of oil seed rape, winter wheat and barley to flooding after Storm Babet hit last week.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2023

On Monday, the agriculture ministry quoted survey data as showing that farmers could indeed cut the area of winter wheat sowing, while increasing the area of winter rape for 2024 to a record high level.

From Reuters • Aug. 29, 2023

One collection, “Heirloom,” features patterns depicting wild ramps, Virginia strawberries and winter wheat – all part of America’s food history.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2023

Kansas, one of the largest sources of hard red winter wheat, is projected to have a historically weak crop this year due to drought conditions, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2023

He was supposed to stay in bed, and moving meant a long walk across the field of winter wheat, up and down the hill to the brook’s edge, where the Frisbys made their summer home.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien