oatmeal
Translation
porridge, oatmeal
Examples
I eat oatmeal for breakfast.
I eat porridge for breakfast.
This cookie is made with oatmeal.
This biscuit is made with oatmeal.
Grammar Patterns
((for breakfast)) to eat oatmeal for breakfast I eat oatmeal for breakfast.
((made with sth.)) made with oatmeal This cookie is made with oatmeal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: porridge, hot cereal
Etymology
A compound of 'oat' (the grain) and 'meal' (ground grain).
Memory Tips
Picture a warm bowl of 'oatmeal' on a cold morning. The word itself tells you what it is: a 'meal' made from 'oats'.