oatmeal

noun

oat·​meal ˈōt-ˌmēl How to pronounce oatmeal (audio)
ōt-ˈmēl
1
a
: meal made from oats
b
: rolled oats
2
: porridge made from ground or rolled oats

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Whole or unsweetened frozen cherries provide fiber and are easy to add to plain yogurt or oatmeal. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 13 Oct. 2026 Key Takeaways Beans, lentils, oatmeal, popcorn, and whole wheat pasta are affordable staples that can provide several grams of fiber per serving. — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 13 Oct. 2026 Overnight oats, Greek yogurt bowls, mug omelets and instant oatmeal all work with only a mini fridge and microwave. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026 Instant oatmeal made with water or milk, topped with peanut butter and fresh or frozen fruit. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oatmeal

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of oatmeal was in the 14th century

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oatmeal

noun
oat·​meal ˈōt-ˌmēl How to pronounce oatmeal (audio)
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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