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

Collagen peptides are among the most versatile protein sources, as they can be mixed into hot and cold beverages, baked goods, oatmeal, and smoothies. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 Oct. 2025

Try them over oatmeal, in smoothie bowls, waffles, pancakes, or salads. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025

Each bite is the perfect flavor combination of oatmeal, peanut butter, and hot chocolate. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025

Entry pieces like the Cashmere Crew Tee retail for $390, while core styles range from $550 and up — offered in neutrals like black, cream, oatmeal, as well as powder pink, cherry red and seasonal pops like burgundy. —Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025

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
• foveal

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