bran
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Definition of bran
: the edible broken seed coats of cereal grain separated from the flour or meal by sifting or bolting
Examples of bran in a Sentence
The doctor told me to eat more bran because it is a good source of fiber.
Recent Examples on the Web
Such attempts to rebrand surplus crops to consumers have the defunct Bureau of Home Economics—and its soy-bran muffins—to thank. — Michael Waters, Smithsonian, "The Government Taste Testers Who Reshaped America’s Diet," 9 Aug. 2019 In refined grains, the bran and germ have been removed—along with all of their nutritional value. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "What Exactly Are Refined Carbs?," 18 May 2019 There are even a few discounts on things like air fryers, stands mixers, and top cookware brans like Staub, All-Clad, and Lodge. — Samantha Gordon, USA TODAY, "The best deals you can get online this Wednesday," 26 June 2019 There's also skin-calming aloe and oat bran extract, which is probably why my skin that's prone to redness felt so soothed over the course of the week. — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "I Used Only Kylie Skin Products For a Whole Week. Here's My Honest Review.," 29 May 2019 Soluble fiber’s sister is found in the highest amounts in whole grains (like whole wheat flour and wheat bran), nuts, beans, and some vegetables (like cauliflower, potatoes, and green beans), according to the Mayo Clinic. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "What’s the Difference Between Soluble and Insoluble Fiber?," 15 May 2019 Good sources of fiber include apples, peas, beans, bran, oatmeal, barley, nuts, and seeds. 2. — Karyn Repinski, Woman's Day, "New Research Links Belly Fat to an Increased Risk of Heart Attacks in Women," 23 Jan. 2019 For skin-care purposes, it can also be derived from olives, rice bran, wheat germ, sugarcane, or palm trees. — Allure, "The Skin-Care Glossary: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything You Need to Know," 17 Aug. 2018 The formula is packed with purple rice bran, which does way more than lend the contents a charming lilac hue. — Glamour, "This Moisturizer Instantly Gives Me Dewy Dumpling Skin," 11 Mar. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bran.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for bran
bran
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English Language Learners Definition of bran
: the outer coat of the seed of a grain
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Kids Definition of bran
: the broken coat of the seed of cereal grain separated (as by sifting) from the flour or meal
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Medical Definition of bran
: the edible broken seed coats of cereal grain separated from the flour or meal by sifting or bolting
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