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

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Advanced Barrier Repair Cream Formulated with colloidal oatmeal and beta-glucan, this potent formula is equipped with an Advanced Barrier Technology that mimics skin’s lipid structure to help support the moisture barrier and reduce redness. —Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024

This oatmeal is often combined with a protein powder to increase the protein content. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024

Choose from two on-sale neutral colors: oatmeal and camel. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024

The study showed that men’s bodies are better suited for high-carbohydrate meals in the morning, like oatmeal and fruit, while women do better with breakfast foods that are higher in fat, such as eggs and avocado. —Kristen Fischer, Health, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

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