Meaning & Definition of word "Oat"
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Oat
/oʊt/
noun:
- 1. A cereal plant (Avena sativa) cultivated for its grain, used as food for humans and animals.
- Example: She bought a bag of oat flour to use in her baking.
- 2. The edible grain of the oat plant, often used for making porridge or as livestock feed.
- Example: He enjoys a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast every morning.
- 3. A common term for a type of fodder produced from oats.
- Example: The farmer harvested the oats to feed his cattle during the winter.
Etymology
Middle English 'ote', from Old English 'āta'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
oatmeal:
A dish made from oats, typically boiled in water or milk.
oat bran:
The outer layer of the oat grain, often used as a dietary supplement.
oat milk:
A plant-based milk alternative made from oats.
Related Words
oatmeal:
A dish made of oats boiled in milk or water.
oat bran:
The outer husk of the oat grain, high in fiber.
oat straw:
The dried stalks of the oat plant, often used for bedding or fodder.
Slang Meanings of oat
Meaning: To go through life slowly or lazily.
Example Sentence: He was just oating around instead of getting work done.
Meaning: To be overly relaxed or laid back.
Example Sentence: She was really oating on the beach all day.