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

There are tons of other ways to make your oatmeal more interesting and fiber-full, including mixing in some hearty veggies, sprinkling on some nuts, or topping with frozen berries (or, by checking out #7!). —Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Aug. 2025

Lo and behold: Baked oatmeal is like cake for breakfast! —Toni Sciacqua, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025

That means looking for lightweight, non-irritating formulas packed with ingredients like niacinamide, azelaic acid, colloidal oatmeal, and ectoin—all of which help reduce redness, boost hydration, and support long-term skin health. —Sarah Madaus, Allure, 24 July 2025

Starbucks offers a variety of milks to add to your oatmeal, including vegan options like almond, soy, and coconut milk. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 July 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