Oatmeal

Quick meaning: Oatmeal is a noun meaning Meal made from rolled or round oats.

Meaning

Meal made from rolled or round oats.

More Meanings

1. A breakfast cereal made from rolled oats, cooked in milk or water.
2. A light greyish brown colour, like that of oatmeal.
3. Of a light greyish brown colour, like that of oatmeal.

Example Sentences

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 […]

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.

Word Forms

• oatmeals

Synonyms for oatmeal

Depending on context, synonyms include porridge, burgoo.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include burgoo, cereal, porridge, gruel, grain, oat.

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