rolled oats

plural noun

1. oats that are hulled and steamed, then flattened by rollers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rolled oats¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

As with cooking rolled oats, there’s plenty of wiggle room with the ratios.

From Washington Post

All hail oat milk, the alternative to dairy that’s cheap and easy to make at homeOld-fashioned rolled oats.

From Washington Post

One great thing about rolled oats is how quickly they can cook.

From Washington Post

Tip: Instant oatmeal is often processed with added sugars, salt, and colorings, so go for old-fashioned rolled oats.

From The Daily Beast

In the snap traps, all of which were baited with rolled oats, more than twice as many land crabs as kangaroo rats were taken.

From Project Gutenberg

Mix rolled oats and baking powder together, add to butter and eggs.

From Project Gutenberg

He lowered his nose to the shelled corn seasoned with molasses, the rolled oats, and the ground barley in the trough.

From Project Gutenberg

They can be purchased as the common rolled oats, or sometimes as cut or pin-head oatmeal.

From Project Gutenberg

Many of our specimens were shot or taken in break-back traps baited with rolled oats in just such situations.

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