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

That might mean choosing oatmeal instead of cereal, replacing butter with olive oil, or having a meatless day once a week, Shahamati told HEALTH. — Allison Forsyth, HEALTH, 20 Aug. 2026

Stein agreed to sell her Purely Elizabeth brand of granolas, oatmeals and cereals to Italian chocolate and candy giant Ferrero on Friday. — Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Jump to Nutrition Facts This warmly spiced and lightly sweet oatmeal can be made with cow’s milk or plant milk, depending on your preference. — Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 17 Aug. 2026

Scoop it up in autumnal hues like army green, dark brown, and oatmeal. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 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