1
a
: meal made from oats
b
: rolled oats
2
: porridge made from ground or rolled oats
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Key Takeaways Increase fiber by choosing whole-grain pasta over refined varieties and adding nuts, seeds, or fresh berries to yogurt, cereal, or oatmeal.
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 June 2026
Or, try scattering them over yogurt, oatmeal, or salads for a burst of color and crunch.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 1 June 2026
They can also be folded into batters for cookies, baked oatmeal, or quick breads like banana bread—or, for a pretty garnish, sprinkled on top just before baking.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Soothing ingredients should also be top of mind; these include aloe vera, allantoin, or colloidal oatmeal.
—Eden Stuart, Allure, 29 May 2026
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 June 2026
Or, try scattering them over yogurt, oatmeal, or salads for a burst of color and crunch.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 1 June 2026
They can also be folded into batters for cookies, baked oatmeal, or quick breads like banana bread—or, for a pretty garnish, sprinkled on top just before baking.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Soothing ingredients should also be top of mind; these include aloe vera, allantoin, or colloidal oatmeal.
—Eden Stuart, Allure, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for oatmeal
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“Oatmeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oatmeal. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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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
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