1
a
: meal made from oats
b
: rolled oats
2
: porridge made from ground or rolled oats
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The fuzzy yarn fabric is available in a brown fawn shade and a light oatmeal color.
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Local honey and maple syrup from regional farmers are made ready to sweeten morning oatmeal, glaze roasted vegetables, or top off homemade desserts.
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Top oatmeal, fruit salad, and French toast with a dash of nutmeg for a burst of nutty, sweet flavor.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2025
Supports Healthy Digestion The fiber in oatmeal helps keep your bowel movements regular and supports the growth of beneficial gut bacteria that may help protect against obesity.
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
Local honey and maple syrup from regional farmers are made ready to sweeten morning oatmeal, glaze roasted vegetables, or top off homemade desserts.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Top oatmeal, fruit salad, and French toast with a dash of nutmeg for a burst of nutty, sweet flavor.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2025
Supports Healthy Digestion The fiber in oatmeal helps keep your bowel movements regular and supports the growth of beneficial gut bacteria that may help protect against obesity.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Oatmeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oatmeal. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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oatmeal
noun
oat·meal
ˈōt-ˌmēl 
ōt-ˈmē(ə)l
1
: oats husked and ground into meal or flattened into flakes
2
: a hot cereal made from oatmeal
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