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

Frozen berries work just as well in smoothies, oatmeal and baked goods, and frozen organic spinach and greens are worth keeping on hand too, given how high spinach ranks on this year’s list. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026

The formula relies on colloidal oatmeal, an ingredient known for its soothing properties, to calm irritation while helping the skin retain moisture. —Hana Hong, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026

For athletes, that means intentionally adding more carb‑dense foods—like pasta, bread, and oatmeal—during heavy training blocks. —Outside, 24 Mar. 2026

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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
• foveal

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