oatmeal
/ˈoʊtmil/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.37 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Of a light greyish brown colour, like that of oatmeal.
Example Sentences
- "As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract and trap more cellular debris over time."
- "Boldly patterned textiles in oatmeal tones with a woven design in a strongly contrasting colour can be used alike for upholstery and as a wall hanging […]"
Etymology
From Middle English otemele, from ote (“oat”) + mele (“meal, coarse-ground grains”). Equivalent to oat + meal.
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: otemele
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈoʊtmil/
- British English: /ˈəʊtmiːl/