1
a
: meal made from oats
b
: rolled oats
2
: porridge made from ground or rolled oats
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Emma-Jade Stoddart,
Glamour,
5 July 2026
Some people like to add them to yogurt, oatmeal, smoothies, or salads.
—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
Starting your day with a hearty bowl of oatmeal is a great way to gain all the benefits of oats, one of nature's healthiest whole grains.
—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Linen pants, especially in a versatile oatmeal hue like Oprah’s, are wealth-oozing.
—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
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“Oatmeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oatmeal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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oatmeal
noun
oat·meal
ˈōt-ˌmēl 
ōt-ˈmē(ə)l
1
: oats husked and ground into meal or flattened into flakes
2
: a hot cereal made from oatmeal
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