B2nounfoodnature
US/ɡreɪn/
UK/ɡreɪn/
the seeds of plants such as rice and wheat used as food; also a very small piece of something
In context
Vietnam exports large amounts of grain, especially rice.
Not a single grain of rice was left in the pot.
Whole grain bread is healthier than white bread.
Words that go with grain
noun + preposition
- grain of riceHe wrote her name on a grain of rice.
- grain of sandThere was a grain of sand in my eye.
- a grain of truthThere may be a grain of truth in the story.
adjective + noun
- whole grainChoose whole grain cereals for breakfast.
noun + noun
- grain pricesGrain prices rose after the drought.