Meaning & Definition
noun
A coarsely ground grain made from oats, typically cooked in water or milk to create a hot cereal.
For breakfast, I usually have a bowl of oatmeal topped with fresh fruits.
A dish made from oatmeal, usually served hot.
The restaurant serves a variety of dishes, but I always order the classic oatmeal.
The grains of oats that are ground, rolled, or otherwise processed.
I prefer to use steel-cut oatmeal for a chewier texture in my recipes.
Etymology
From the word 'oat' + 'meal', referring to the meal made from oats.
Common Phrases and Expressions
oatmeal cookie:
A type of cookie containing oatmeal, often with raisins or chocolate chips.
oatmeal bath:
A bath in which colloidal oatmeal is used to soothe skin irritations.
Slang Meanings
To have a bland personality.
He's so oatmeal, he never takes risks.
Someone who is easy-going and laid-back.
She's a total oatmeal, just goes with the flow.