rolled oats
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of rolled oats
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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I didn’t feel motivated to improve the situation until, grocery shopping in October, I noticed that giant containers of rolled oats were on sale.
From Slate • Jan. 2, 2023
It was a mix of dried, rolled oats, a splash of cream and warm spices.
From Salon • Nov. 24, 2022
Old-fashioned rolled oats are the best way to go for baked oatmeal.
From Washington Post • Oct. 31, 2022
For my quick fix, I turn to Trader Joe’s frozen twin-packs, made with a mix of steel-cut and rolled oats, and flavored with brown sugar and maple syrup.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2022
This is what I eat for breakfast every single day: hot rolled oats with raisins and milk, no sugar.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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