How to Use cereal in a Sentence

cereal

noun
  • Some kinds of cereal have a lot of added sugar.
  • Some cereals have a lot of added sugar.
  • Wheat and barley are common cereals.
  • The cereal crisped and caramelized in the oven, providing just the right crunch.
    Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2023
  • The half-rations amount to 292 grams — about two-thirds of a pound — of cereal per day.
    Chico Harlan, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
  • In other words, the cows and wheat used to make burgers and cereal.
    Julie Creswell, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2023
  • The same can be said for cereal poured out of a box or sugar into a bowl.
    Ted Heindel, Fortune, 4 May 2023
  • Mark Kelly The course of world affairs may depend on the price of a box of cereal.
    William A. Galston, WSJ, 24 Oct. 2023
  • My 2-year-old isn’t ready to fail at pouring his own milk on his cereal.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Fill your plate with more fruits and vegetables, whole grains and beans, and kick-start your day with a high-fiber cereal.
    Women's Health, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Like the candy bar, the cereal has a creamy coating and distinct crunch, the company said.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 1 May 2023
  • These days, Snoop Dogg has his mind on his cereal money.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Cornflake cereal: The base of the cookie; can be swapped with other types of cereal, but keep the look of the wreaths in mind when choosing the type.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Sitting on a ledge with brother Livingston, 11, the siblings held bowls of cereal while perched next to a box of Lucky Charms.
    Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Think of the cereal boxes on Seinfeld or the eclectic loft decor from New Girl.
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2023
  • But think beyond the glass and try adding them to pancakes and waffles, baked goods, and even hot cereals like oatmeal.
    Brierley Horton, Ms, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Still, like varying brands of cereal, there is a wide range of each major weapons system.
    Patricia Cohen, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Kellogg’s case for why the cereal business would be better off on its own has a few problems.
    Aaron Back, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The cost of cereal was down 0.6% in January from last year, while grocery store prices overall are up 1.2%.
    Laura Bratton, Quartz, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Use fresh or dried fruit, cereal, pretzels, or chocolate to create eyes, ears, and noses.
    Michelle Crouch, Parents, 14 Nov. 2023
  • There’s a collectible cereal bowl, as well as a leather golf bag with a Damier towel and club head covers for those hitting the links.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2024
  • The dessert is made with vanilla soft serve and blended with crispy cereal mix and chunks of chocolatey peanut butter cookie.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Once the ice cream is completely coated with crushed cereal, shape it into a round ball.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 26 July 2023
  • But last year, the war in Ukraine worsened the problem — the country is a major exporter of grain used to make cereals, breads and other bakery items around the world.
    Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Add small amounts of cereal to the marshmallow mixture at a time to ensure an even coating.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The panel is clear and concise, with presets for hot cereal, white rice, brown rice, steam, and a warm/power button.
    Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Any consumers who notice their cereal box or bag has been tampered with, such as the clear tape that was found in this case, should contact us.
    Kaitlin Stevens, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Bob Richards, a three-time olympian and the first athlete to ever be featured on a Wheaties cereal box, has died, his son said on social media.
    Simrin Singh, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Load the cereal station with all their favorites, like golden grahams and lucky charms.
    Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The tasty shakes come in four flavors—vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and fruity cereal—and have prevented many a backseat meltdown.
    Laura Lu, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024

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