rolled oats
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of rolled oats
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Instant oats are digested more quickly compared with rolled oats due to the way they're milled.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2024
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
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
If using old-fashioned rolled oats, you must use a blender to mix the oats and milk very well before adding the other ingredients.
From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 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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