oatmeal

noun

oat·​meal ˈōt-ˌmēl 

ōt-ˈmēl

1

a

: meal made from oats

b

: rolled oats

2

: porridge made from ground or rolled oats

Examples of oatmeal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many reviewers even admitted to stocking up in multiple colors, including heather oatmeal and soft butter yellow. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

More of a stat compiler than outright league winner, this scoop of Steel City oatmeal should nourish our rosters, as long as the Pirates remain near the top of MLB's scoring leaderboard. — John Laghezza, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Together, these factors help explain why no two bowls of oatmeal or cereal impact blood sugar in the same way. — Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 23 July 2026

Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are also regular additions to yogurt bowls, oatmeal, and snacks throughout my week. — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for oatmeal

• abele
• alkyl
• anneal
• appeal
• cartwheel
• conceal
• congeal
• coquille
• corneal
• cornmeal
• flywheel
• genteel

Kids Definition

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