English Explanatory Dictionary

oatmeal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈoʊtmil/ /ˈəʊtmiːl/ /ˈɒtmiːl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-oatmeal.wav

Word forms

oatmeal oatmeals otmeal

Etymology

From Middle English otemele, from ote (“oat”) + mele (“meal, coarse-ground grains”). Equivalent to oat + meal.

Synonyms

porridge

Related words

brose flummery gruel mealie pudding oatcake oaten parkin porridge rolled oats skilly stirabout

Derived words

oatmeal cake oatmeal cookie oatmealish oatmeal paper oatmeal soap oatmeal water oatmealy pinhead oatmeal oatmeal drink oatmeal porridge
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