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Definition of oatmeal

oatmeal

/ˈoʊtˌmiːl/
oat · meal
Plural:oatmeals
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• noun

1

North American A warm breakfast dish consisting of rolled, crushed, or ground oats boiled in water or milk.

Example

"She prepared a healthy bowl of oatmeal topped with fresh blueberries and a drizzle of honey."

2

The meal or coarse flour made by grinding, rolling, or crushing oats, typically used in baking and cooking.

Example

"The recipe calls for a cup of dry oatmeal to give the cookies a chewy texture."

3

A pale, grayish-fawn or light grayish-brown color resembling the dry grain.

Example

"He wore a chunky oatmeal sweater that perfectly complemented his dark jeans."

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• Nearby Words

oat
oatcake
oath
oatmeal
oatmeal falls
oaty
ob

Word Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English, formed by combining the words 'oat' and 'meal' (meaning ground grain).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oatmeal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oatmeal
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