grains
Pronunciation: [ɡreɪnz]
Word
Context: “food”
(noun) grains are small, hard seeds from plants that we can eat. They are often used to make bread, cereal, and other food. Some common grains are wheat, rice, and corn.
Example
I had a bowl of oatmeal made from whole grains for breakfast.
Example
He had no grains in his diet and only ate fruits and vegetables.
Example
What type of grains do you like the most?
Context: “measurement”
(noun) a grain is a very small unit of weight. It’s often used to measure things like medicines or small amounts of food.
Example
The recipe called for five grains of salt.
Example
He didn’t add any grains of sugar to his coffee.
Example
How many grains of the spice should I use in the dish?
Context: “materials”
(noun) grains can also refer to the texture or patterns in wood or stone. When you look closely, you can see the way the material looks or feels.
Example
The grains in the wooden table made it look beautiful.
Example
There were no visible grains in the plastic material.
Example
Can you see the grains in this piece of granite?
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