husks

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"It should also be noted that, after removing the husks and phenolic compounds, the flour has a very neutral taste and aroma, especially compared to the various vegetable proteins on the market," she said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 4, 2025

The company opened its production facility in March, where staff process not cacao beans but carob husks.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

Controversial newsmakers—Monica Lewinsky, Tonya Harding, Lorena Bobbitt among them—had the term pinioned to them like a scarlet letter, stripping away their accomplishments and leaving only scorned husks of their real selves.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2025

The sky had cleared for the first time since the fire erupted and the obliterated streets and car husks were made even jarring by their bright blue backdrop.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2025

Some people have dried husks but there's fruit and even a nice kernel in there.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali