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

Prakash loves to simmer frozen berries with a little honey and lemon juice to make a compote for yogurt, oatmeal, and pancakes—especially during the colder months. —Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026

Cook buckwheat groats like rice or oatmeal. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026

Monday starts with familiar high-fiber meals Begin the week with oatmeal with berries and flaxseed. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026

For example, collagen is one of the most convenient sources of protein, since it can be mixed into hot or cold beverages and foods like Greek yogurt, oatmeal, smoothies, and soup. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 June 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