noun
groat
groht
Groat (noun) means a hulled grain, especially oats with the outer husk removed. Example: “She added a handful of oat groats to the morning porridge.”
noun
1
A hulled grain, especially oats with the outer husk removed.
"She added a handful of oat groats to the morning porridge."
2
A small, old silver coin used in England and Scotland, worth four pence.
"The museum displayed a silver groat from the 15th century."
"Not a groat to his name, the old sailor still smiled."
How to use groat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a hulled grain (usually oats) or an old low-value British coin.
Memory tip
Today it survives mostly in the phrase "not worth a groat," meaning worthless.
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Word forms
- Plural
- groats
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Etymology
From Old English grot, related to words for grit and grout — small, coarse particles.
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What does “groat” mean?
The word “groat” means a hulled grain, especially oats with the outer husk removed. In plain terms, either a hulled grain (usually oats) or an old low-value British coin.
How do you pronounce “groat”?
“Groat” is pronounced groht (/ɡɹoʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “groat” in a sentence?
Here is “groat” used in a sentence: “She added a handful of oat groats to the morning porridge.”
What part of speech is “groat”?
“Groat” is a noun.
Where does the word “groat” come from?
The word “groat” comes from Old English. From Old English grot, related to words for grit and grout — small, coarse particles.
How many meanings does “groat” have?
“Groat” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hulled grain, especially oats with the outer husk removed.
