water oats
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of water oats
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20
Example Sentences
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But when lightning strikes, and water, oats and salt harmonize in just the right combination of color, consistency and flavor, it can be a thing of beauty, aficionados say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025
In its traditional form there are just three ingredients to porridge: water, oats and salt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025
But even if your porridge is made with water, oats are a good source of manganese, phosphorous and zinc, as it is.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2024
A number of horsemen and horsewomen, families such as Arthur Hancock’s, have been campaigning for a zero medication tolerance and a return to water, oats and hay.
From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2020
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