NYT Dictionary

OATMEAL

/ˈoʊtmil/
NounAdjectiveOAT-mealoat-meal · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

Meal made from rolled or round oats.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

porridgeburgoocerealfarinagruelmilletmushcornflakesfrumentygrits

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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