oatmeal

English
oatmeal (1)
oatmeal (2)

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈoʊtmil/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈəʊtmiːl/
  • (obsolete) IPA(key): /ˈɒtmiːl/[1]
  • Audio (Southern England)(file)
  • Hyphenation: oat‧meal

Noun

oatmeal (usually uncountable, plural oatmeals)

  1. Meal made from rolled or round oats.
    • 2013 July-August, Stephen P. Lownie, David M. Pelz, “Stents to Prevent Stroke”, in American Scientist:
      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.
  2. A breakfast cereal made from rolled oats, cooked in milk and/or water.
    Synonym: (Britain) porridge
  3. A light greyish brown colour, like that of oatmeal.
    oatmeal:  

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Adjective

oatmeal (not comparable)

  1. Of a light greyish brown colour, like that of oatmeal
    • 1929, Homes and Gardens:
      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 […]

Derived terms
  • oatmeal drink
  • oatmeal porridge

Translations
colour

See also

References
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