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- oat 1a
often attributive
1
a
: any of several grasses (genus Avena)
especially
: a widely cultivated cereal grass (A. sativa)
b
: a crop or plot of the oat
also
: the seed of an oat
—usually used in plural but singular or plural in construction
2
archaic
: a reed instrument made of an oat straw
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Breakfast options include a protein breakfast bowls and freshly made smoothies served with an almond oat bar.
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Sprinkle the oat mixture on top of the berries, transfer the baking pan to a rimmed sheet pan (to corral any potential drips), then bake at 350°F for 1 hour or so, or until the filling is bubbly and thick and the topping is evenly golden brown.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Overnight oats provide more protein and complex carbs, offering steady energy and support for muscle repair.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2025
The fragrance- and soap-free face wash lifts away buildup from the day—dirt, oil, heat-wave sweat, even the stubbornest eye makeup—with oat flour and niacinamide, all while keeping your skin barrier feeling calm and collected.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Sprinkle the oat mixture on top of the berries, transfer the baking pan to a rimmed sheet pan (to corral any potential drips), then bake at 350°F for 1 hour or so, or until the filling is bubbly and thick and the topping is evenly golden brown.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Overnight oats provide more protein and complex carbs, offering steady energy and support for muscle repair.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2025
The fragrance- and soap-free face wash lifts away buildup from the day—dirt, oil, heat-wave sweat, even the stubbornest eye makeup—with oat flour and niacinamide, all while keeping your skin barrier feeling calm and collected.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Oat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oat. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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oat
noun
: a grain that is widely grown for its long loose clusters of seeds which are used for human food and for livestock feed
oaten
adjective
ˈōt-ᵊn
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