Oats

Pronunciation: /oʊts/

Definitions of oats

noun a type of grain that is commonly used as food for humans and animals

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat oats for breakfast.

A2 Oats are a good source of fiber and nutrients.

B1 Many people enjoy adding fruits and nuts to their oats for extra flavor.

B2 Steel-cut oats are considered a healthier option compared to instant oats.

C1 Oats can be used in baking to make cookies, muffins, and granola bars.

C2 Some people prefer overnight oats for a convenient and healthy breakfast option.

Examples of oats in a Sentence

formal Oats are a type of cereal grain commonly used for breakfast porridge.

informal I love having oats for breakfast, they keep me full until lunchtime.

slang I'm not a fan of oats, they taste like cardboard to me.

figurative Sowing your oats in your youth can lead to regrets later in life.

Grammatical Forms of oats

• plural: oats
• comparative: more oats
• superlative: most oats
• present tense: eat oats
• future tense: will eat oats
• perfect tense: have eaten oats
• continuous tense: is eating oats
• singular: oat
• positive degree: oats
• infinitive: to eat oats
• gerund: eating oats
• participle: eaten oats

Origin and Evolution of oats

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'oats' originated from the Old English word 'ate'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'oats' evolved to specifically refer to the seeds of the oat plant, which are used as a cereal grain.