noun
Uncommon
oats
ohts
Oats (noun) means the grains harvested from the oat plant, used as food or livestock feed. Example: “The horses were fed a mix of oats and hay.”
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The grains harvested from the oat plant, used as food or livestock feed.
"Oats is a heart-healthy breakfast food."
"The horses were fed a mix of oats and hay."
How to use oats
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe edible grain from the oat plant.
Common pairings
bag of oats
field of oats
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What does “oats” mean?
The word “oats” means the grains harvested from the oat plant, used as food or livestock feed. In plain terms, the edible grain from the oat plant.
How do you pronounce “oats”?
“Oats” is pronounced ohts (/oʊts/ in IPA).
How do you use “oats” in a sentence?
Here is “oats” used in a sentence: “The horses were fed a mix of oats and hay.”
What is another word for “oats”?
Words with a similar meaning to “oats” include haver.
What part of speech is “oats”?
“Oats” is a noun.
Is “oats” a common word?
“Oats” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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