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

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Buy Now on Amazon: $11 First Aid Beauty Anti-Chafe Stick Tapioca starch gives this stick its moisture-absorbant powers, while ozokerite wax and colloidal oatmeal work together to promote smooth conditions and soothed skin. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 31 May 2023

For breakfast, Hailee like a green juice and oatmeal. —Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 11 May 2023

Oatmeal Hearty oatmeal is a comforting winter-time breakfast staple and an excellent way to increase your H2O intake. —Joey Skladany, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2023

The worms swarmed toward the high-calorie bacterial food — a decision Lockery equated to choosing pizza over oatmeal. —Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2023

It is all nicely chopped up and the oatmeal gives it a lovely texture. —Angus Mackinnon, CNN, 3 Apr. 2023

Oat Yogurt Cups Zolga_F//Getty Images Another option to increase the protein in your oatmeal is to add a couple of dollops of Greek yogurt, Neva says. —Women's Health, 1 May 2023

Gorin recommends adding a few slices to your oatmeal for double the benefit. —Joey Skladany, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2023

Sweet and savory oatmeal and granola are just a few of the ways to enjoy this whole grain. —Ashley Baumohl, Health, 20 Apr. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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