oat milk

noun

plural oat milks
: a liquid made from ground oats and water that is usually fortified (as with calcium and vitamins) and used as a milk substitute

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Because oat milk isn't naturally rich in calcium or vitamin D, most commercial brands fortify their products with both. Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026 Blend a mix of frozen mango and berries with just enough soy or oat milk to get things moving in the blender while keeping it thick enough to hold its toppings without sinking to the bottom of the bowl. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026 However, there's some concern about emulsifiers in oat milk, which potentially impact gut health negatively. Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 28 May 2026 Bartenders started riffing on it with mezcal, tequila, horchata, cinnamon, oat milk, and pretty much anything else within arm’s reach. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for oat milk

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First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of oat milk was in 1980

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“Oat milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oat%20milk. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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