Oatmeal Meaning
/ˈoʊtmil/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounMeal made from rolled or round oats.
nounA breakfast cereal made from rolled oats, cooked in milk or water.
Sentence Examples
I like eggs for breakfast, but my sister prefers oatmeal.
The only way I can eat oatmeal is with a lot of sugar.
CEFR Practice Quiz
For a healthy breakfast, she ate a bowl of warm ____ with berries and nuts.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She baked a fresh batch of ____ cookies with raisins and walnuts for the party.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English otemele, from ote (“oat”) + mele (“meal, coarse-ground grains”). Equivalent to oat + meal.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract and trap more cellular debris over time."
— 2013 July-August, Stephen P. Lownie, David M. Pelz, “Stents to Prevent Stroke”, in American Scientist:
"Boldly patterned textiles in oatmeal tones with a woven design in a strongly contrasting colour can be used alike for upholstery and as a wall hanging […]"
— 1929, Homes and Gardens:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
For a healthy breakfast, she ate a bowl of warm ____ with berries and nuts.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She baked a fresh batch of ____ cookies with raisins and walnuts for the party.