Meaning of the word grains in English

What does grains mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

grains

US /ɡreɪnz/
UK /ɡreɪnz/

Plural Noun

1.

the small, hard seeds of food plants such as wheat, rice, or corn

Example:
Whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet.
The farmer harvested several types of grains.
2.

small, hard particles of a substance

Example:
The sand was made up of tiny grains.
There were a few grains of sugar left in the bowl.