Oreo
1 synonym for Oreo, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A round sandwich cookie made of two dark, chocolate-flavoured wafers with a sweet cream filling in between, most famously made by Nabisco.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
oreo cookie
How to use Oreo
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a pack of Oreos
Oreo cookie
crushed Oreos
The cookie sense is neutral and everyday; the slang sense is derogatory and taboo.
Etymology
A trademarked brand name first registered by the National Biscuit Company in 1912; its exact origin is disputed, with theories ranging from the French word for "gold" (or) to a simple invented name. The slur sense plays on the cookie's black-outside, white-inside appearance.
Full origin of Oreo →Frequently asked questions
What does “Oreo” mean?
The word “Oreo” means a round sandwich cookie made of two dark, chocolate-flavoured wafers with a sweet cream filling in between, most famously made by Nabisco. In plain terms, usually just the popular chocolate sandwich cookie; as slang, it's an offensive term implying someone has "sold out" their race.
How do you pronounce “Oreo”?
“Oreo” is pronounced AW-ree-oh (/ˈɔɹioʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Oreo” in a sentence?
Here is “Oreo” used in a sentence: “She dunked an Oreo in her glass of milk.”
What part of speech is “Oreo”?
“Oreo” is a noun.
Where does the word “Oreo” come from?
The word “Oreo” dates back to around 1912 and comes from French.
How many meanings does “Oreo” have?
“Oreo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a round sandwich cookie made of two dark, chocolate-flavoured wafers with a sweet cream filling in between, most famously made by Nabisco.
