Meaning of the word cereal in English

What does cereal mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cereal

US /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

UK /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

a grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn

Example:

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Wheat is a common cereal crop.

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Many types of cereal are grown around the world.

Synonym:

grain corn wheat oats rice

a breakfast food made from roasted grain, typically eaten with milk

Example:

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I had a bowl of cereal for breakfast.

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My favorite cereal is corn flakes.

Synonym:

breakfast cereal oatmeal porridge granola

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