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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Research shows that oats and oatmeal can support blood sugar control and lower cholesterol levels, help manage weight, improve digestive health, and more.12 1. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025 Cane sugar is used as table sugar, which is added to foods and drinks like tea, coffee, and oatmeal. Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 Mar. 2025 Its granolas, cereals and oatmeal are shelved in roughly 30,000 grocery stores across the U.S., including Kroger, Albertsons, Whole Foods and Walmart. Ryan Johnston,zachary Green, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025 The grocery store has issued a voluntary recall of several products purchased between Feb. 10-Feb. 15, including raw walnuts, organic red quinoa and organic oatmeal. Latoya Gayle, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oatmeal

Word History

First Known Use

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

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

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“Oatmeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oatmeal. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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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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