Oreo

Pronunciation: /ɔˈrioʊ/

Definitions of Oreo

noun a type of cookie made up of two chocolate wafers with a sweet creme filling in between

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat Oreos as a snack.

A2 She dunked the Oreo in milk before eating it.

B1 The Oreo cookie has a creamy filling in the middle.

B2 Oreos are a popular choice for making dessert recipes.

C1 The company released a limited edition Oreo flavor for the holidays.

C2 The Oreo brand has expanded to include various flavors and products over the years.

Examples of Oreo in a Sentence

formal The Oreo cookie is a popular snack enjoyed by people of all ages.

informal I love dunking Oreos in milk before eating them.

slang Let's grab some Oreos and binge-watch our favorite show.

figurative The Oreo represents the perfect balance between the cookie and the cream filling.

Grammatical Forms of Oreo

• past tense: Oreoed
• plural: Oreos
• comparative: more Oreo
• superlative: most Oreo
• present tense: Oreos
• future tense: will Oreo
• perfect tense: have Oreoed
• continuous tense: is Oreoing
• singular: Oreo
• positive degree: Oreo
• infinitive: to Oreo
• gerund: Oreoing
• participle: Oreoed

Origin and Evolution of Oreo

First Known Use: 1912 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Oreo' was created by the Nabisco company as the name for their new sandwich cookie.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'Oreo' was just a brand name for a specific type of cookie. Over time, it has become synonymous with any sandwich cookie with a cream filling.