cereal
noun
any plant of the grass family yielding an edible grain, as wheat, rye, oats, rice, or corn.
cereals
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pluralof cereal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In recent years, there's been an explosion of products marketed as "high protein", including milk, yoghurt, breads, cereals, bars and powders.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
They are are no longer allowed to display pre-packaged foods including sugary soft drinks, confectionery, biscuits and breakfast cereals in prominent locations such as entrances, checkouts, aisle ends and designated queueing areas.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Last month, he said the Silpo store where he shops had no potatoes, cereals or many vegetables.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
Attempts to lower their sugar content has resulted in cereals performing poorly in taste tests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Some evenings he'd sit clipping coupons for the cereals we liked and the laundry detergent Mama used.
From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson
