Oatmeal

Pronunciation: /oʊtˌmil/

Definitions of oatmeal

noun a porridge made from oatmeal

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat oatmeal for breakfast.

A2 She added cinnamon to her oatmeal for extra flavor.

B1 Oatmeal is a healthy breakfast option that is high in fiber.

B2 Some people prefer steel-cut oats over instant oatmeal for a heartier texture.

C1 The chef created a gourmet oatmeal dish with fresh berries and nuts.

C2 Oatmeal is a versatile ingredient that can be used in baking and cooking savory dishes.

Examples of oatmeal in a Sentence

formal Oatmeal is a nutritious breakfast option that is high in fiber.

informal I like to start my day with a bowl of oatmeal.

slang I'm feeling pretty full after that big bowl of oats.

figurative Her mind was a bowl of oatmeal, mushy and slow to process information.

Grammatical Forms of oatmeal

• past tense: oatmealed
• plural: oatmeals
• comparative: more oatmeal
• superlative: most oatmeal
• present tense: oatmeals
• future tense: will oatmeal
• perfect tense: have oatmealed
• continuous tense: is oatmealing
• singular: oatmeal
• positive degree: oatmeal
• infinitive: to oatmeal
• gerund: oatmealing
• participle: oatmealed

Origin and Evolution of oatmeal

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'oatmeal' originated from the combination of 'oat' referring to the grain of the oat plant and 'meal' which means ground or crushed grains.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'oatmeal' has come to specifically refer to a porridge made from ground oats boiled in water or milk, rather than just the ground oats themselves.