oatmeal
/ˈəʊtmiːl/noun
उच्चारण ओट्मील
जई का आटा, ओटमील
Core word
noun
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[U]
flour made from crushed oats, used to make biscuits and porridge
जई का आटा, ओटमील
- oatmeal biscuits
- Grandmother added a spoonful of oatmeal to the dough to make the biscuits crumbly.
- She used oatmeal to make soft pancakes.
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- Oatmeal can be added to soups to make them thicker.
- Bakers mix oatmeal with butter for a crunchy topping.
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[U] especially North American
a thick soft food made from oats cooked in milk or water, eaten hot for breakfast
दलिया (जई का), ओट्स की खीर
- Radhika starts her day with a bowl of oatmeal and fruit.
- He prefers hot oatmeal with honey on cold winter mornings.
- Oatmeal with banana is a quick healthy breakfast.
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- He ate a bowl of oatmeal before going to the gym.
- The hostel serves oatmeal with milk on weekdays.
Synonyms porridge
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[U]
a pale brown colour
हल्का भूरा रंग
- an oatmeal sweater
- They painted the living room walls a soft oatmeal.
- She chose an oatmeal carpet for the bedroom.
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- The sofa came in grey and oatmeal.
- Oatmeal curtains made the room feel warm.
◇Word family
oat noun
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
§Grammar and usage
British and American: British English usually calls the breakfast food porridge, while American English calls it oatmeal.
British और American प्रयोग में British English में इस नाश्ते को आमतौर पर porridge कहते हैं, जबकि American English में oatmeal कहते हैं।