rolled oats
rolled oats — noun
1. oat grains that are steamed and then pressed flat into thin flakes, most often u
oat grains that are steamed and then pressed flat into thin flakes, most often used for making porridge
Stefan stirred a handful of rolled oats into the boiling water for his breakfast.
collocation: a handful of rolled oats
A handful of rolled oats gave Adina's lunchtime smoothie the thickness she wanted.
rolled oats gave [dish] the [texture]
After the water came to a boil, Esteban stirred in the rolled oats and lowered the heat.
Karim mixed rolled oats with grated apple and a spoonful of honey for a no-cook breakfast.
Two cups of rolled oats went into the large pan, followed by four cups of milk and a cinnamon stick.
- oat flakes
a more generic term used on some food packaging
- porridge oats
British English term that emphasises the typical use
- old-fashioned oats
US term for the same product; contrasts with quick-cook or instant varieties
文法句型
rolled oats + plural verb
用法筆記
Always used as a plural noun. Say 'rolled oats are healthy,' not 'a rolled oat is healthy.' In US English, 'oatmeal' often means the same product.