United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
"The revival meeting was so packed that fans arrived early just to catch a glimpse of Billy Graham."
United States dancer and choreographer whose work was noted for its austerity and technical rigor (1893-1991)
"Many modern dance companies still study the graham technique to master its demanding emphasis on contraction and release."
flour made by grinding the entire wheat berry including the bran; (`whole meal flour' is British usage)
"She decided to make a loaf of bread from scratch using graham flour instead of the refined white variety."
Flour made by grinding wheat berries including the bran.
"She substituted graham flour for all-purpose flour to make a denser, heartier batch of cornbread."
In plain English: A graham is a type of wheat flour used to make cookies and crusts.
"I added some graham crackers to my breakfast sandwich for extra crunch."
Usage: Use "graham" to describe flour or bread made from whole wheat that includes the bran, often associated with healthful eating. This noun specifically refers to the product derived from graham wheat, not the surname of a person or a specific brand name.
A Scottish surname, from Old English and clan name.
"At the family reunion, Uncle Graham shared stories about their ancestral roots in Scotland."
The word graham is named directly after the American reformer Sylvester Graham. It entered English usage to refer to foods or products associated with him and his dietary philosophy.