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

Perhaps the homeliest dish is Karlsson’s ‘genius’ oatmeal porridge. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 29 June 2026

These little jewels also add a beautiful pop of color to dishes her daughter already loves, like yogurt parfaits or oatmeal. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 28 June 2026

According to Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND, one cup of oat milk may contain only about half the fiber found in a cup of cooked oatmeal, depending on the brand. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026

Top your oatmeal with nuts or seeds for a bit of protein or fat, or pair it with a protein source like eggs, cottage cheese, or Greek yogurt. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 27 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