Cereal (en. Cereal)

/seˈɾe.al/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Food obtained from the seeds of grass plants, used in human and animal nutrition.
Cereal is an important part of breakfast for many people.
El cereal es una parte importante del desayuno de muchas personas.
Dish prepared with cereals, typically served with milk.
I like to eat a bowl of cereal with fruit in the morning.
Me gusta comer un tazón de cereal con frutas por la mañana.

Etymology

From the Latin 'cerealis', which means 'of Ceres', the Roman goddess of agriculture.

Common Phrases and Expressions

breakfast cereal
A type of food that is consumed in the morning, usually with milk.
cereal para el desayuno
cereal bars
A snack made from cereal, often with nuts or chocolate.
barritas de cereal

Related Words

granola
A mixture of oats and other ingredients, typically consumed as cereal.
granola
oats
A type of cereal that is commonly used for breakfast.
avena

Slang Meanings

Typical breakfast cereal.
I'm going to buy some 'cereal' for the morning.
Voy a comprar un poco de 'cereal' para la mañana.
Cereal bar snack.
I'll take some 'cereal' bars for the trip.
Llevaré unas barritas de 'cereal' para el viaje.