cereal

[ˈsɪərɪəl]

cereal Definition

a grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn.

Using cereal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cereal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I usually have cereal with milk for breakfast.

  • Example

    Corn is a common cereal crop in the United States.

  • Example

    The store sells a variety of cereals, including granola and oatmeal.

cereal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cereal

Phrases with cereal

  • a type of cereal that is eaten cold, often with milk or yogurt

    Example

    I prefer cold cereal over hot cereal like oatmeal.

  • a type of cereal that is cooked with water or milk, often served hot

    Example

    My favorite hot cereal is cream of wheat.

  • a cardboard box used to package and sell cereal

    Example

    The cereal box had a picture of a cartoon character on it.

Origins of cereal

from Latin 'Cerealis', meaning 'of grain'

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Summary: cereal in Brief

The term 'cereal' [ˈsɪərɪəl] refers to grains used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn. It is commonly consumed as a breakfast food, either cold or hot, and can be found in a variety of forms like granola and porridge. Examples include 'I usually have cereal with milk for breakfast.' and 'Corn is a common cereal crop in the United States.'

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