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

Scoop it up in autumnal hues like army green, dark brown, and oatmeal. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

For example, oatmeal can be paired with nuts, seeds, and Greek yogurt instead of sweeteners alone. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2026

How to Eat Use milk in lattes, smoothies, oatmeal, or soups for a creamy consistency. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026

Slather onto a slice of your favorite banana bread, melt over warm pancakes, stir into your morning oatmeal, or serve alongside hot yeast rolls. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 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