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

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This means there’s lots of ways to add them to your diet, including blending ground flaxseed into smoothies or sprinkling whole flaxseeds on top of oatmeal. — Mark Gurarie, HEALTH, 30 Sep. 2026

Ina Garten’s favorite breakfast is a simple oatmeal recipe that includes oats, milk, and maple syrup. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026

Sprinkle them on yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies for an easy fiber boost. — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 28 Sep. 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