Wheat (noun)

1. A cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc.
2. The grain of this plant, which is ground to make flour.

Origin:

Old english hwæte, of germanic origin; related to dutch weit and german weizen.

Examples:

1. The farmer was harvesting wheat in the field.
2. The wheat is milled to make flour.
3. The bread is made from wheat flour.
4. The price of wheat is affected by weather and market demand.
5. The wheat is a staple food in many parts of the world.