oat

[oสŠt]

oat Definition

  • 1a type of grain that is widely grown for its seeds and straw
  • 2the seeds of the oat plant, used as food for humans and animals

Using oat: Examples

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

  • Example

    I had oatmeal for breakfast.

  • Example

    Oats are an important crop in Scotland.

  • Example

    The farmer planted oats in the field.

  • Example

    The horse was fed with oats.

oat Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for oat

Phrases with oat

  • sow one's wild oats

    to behave recklessly and irresponsibly, especially when young

    Example

    He spent his youth sowing his wild oats, but now he's a responsible adult.

  • feel one's oats

    to feel self-confident and energetic

    Example

    After winning the championship, the team was feeling their oats.

  • goats and oats

    a humorous phrase meaning 'food', especially when served to livestock

    Example

    The farmer went to the barn to give the goats and oats.

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Summary: oat in Brief

The term 'oat' [oสŠt] refers to a type of grain that is widely grown for its seeds and straw. Oats are used as food for humans and animals, and are an important crop in many countries. The phrase 'sow one's wild oats' means to behave recklessly and irresponsibly, especially when young, while 'feel one's oats' means to feel self-confident and energetic.