Cheerios
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Name — A brand of ring-shaped toasted oat cereal made by General Mills.
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Etymology
Launched in 1941 as "Cheerioats" — a blend of "cheery" and "oats" — then shortened to Cheerios in 1945 after Quaker Oats objected to a competitor using "oats" in its name.
Full origin of Cheerios →Frequently asked questions
What does “Cheerios” mean?
The word “Cheerios” means a brand of ring-shaped toasted oat cereal made by General Mills. In plain terms, a well-known breakfast cereal brand shaped like little rings.
How do you pronounce “Cheerios”?
“Cheerios” is pronounced CHEERR-ee-ohz (/ˈt͡ʃɪɹ.i.oʊz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cheerios” in a sentence?
Here is “Cheerios” used in a sentence: “She poured a bowl of Cheerios for the toddler.”
What part of speech is “Cheerios”?
“Cheerios” is a name.
Where does the word “Cheerios” come from?
The word “Cheerios” dates back to around 1941. Launched in 1941 as "Cheerioats" — a blend of "cheery" and "oats" — then shortened to Cheerios in 1945 after Quaker Oats objected to a competitor using "oats" in its name.
