oatmeal

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
9
Words With Friends
11
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈoʊtmil/
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/ˈoʊtmil/ · /ˈəʊtmiːl/ · /ˈɒtmiːl/

Definition of oatmeal

4 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable, usually)Meal made from rolled or round oats.
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noun

  1. (uncountable, usually)Meal made from rolled or round oats.
  2. (uncountable, usually)A breakfast cereal made from rolled oats, cooked in milk or water.
    “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.”
  3. (uncountable, usually)A light greyish brown colour, like that of oatmeal.

adj

  1. (not-comparable)Of a light greyish brown colour, like that of oatmeal.
    “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 […]”

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Etymology

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

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