Synonyms for

Cereal

Verb / ˈsɪri:ʌl / Another word for cereal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a breakfast food made from grain and usually eaten with milk

Synonyms & similar words

cerealgrass foodgrain grain oatmeal porridge granola muesli cornflakes

Synonyms by register

Formal

grain cereal grain edible grain

Informal

breakfast food flakes oats bran

Literary

harvest bounty grain crop

Antonyms

meat protein fat savory main course

Common collocations

  • breakfast cereal
  • hot cereal
  • cold cereal
  • whole grain cereal
  • ready-to-eat cereal
  • sweet cereal
  • healthy cereal

Word family

noun cereal
adjective cerebral

Usage note

While 'cereal' can refer to any edible grain, it is most commonly used in American English to refer to breakfast foods made from processed grains. 'Cerebral' is a different word related to the brain.

Example sentences

  1. My favorite cereal is frosted flakes.
  2. I like to put strawberries in my cereal.
  3. I eat cereal with almond milk because I'm allergic to dairy.
  4. My mom won't let me have sugary cereal for breakfast.
  5. I always eat a bowl of cereal before school.

Quotes

  • I like cereal. I eat it for breakfast every day. - Shia LaBeouf
  • I don't want to be the guy who's got everything going for him and then he just has a bowl of cereal. - Justin Timberlake
  • I have a great diet. You're allowed to eat anything you want, but you must eat it with naked fat people. - Ed Bluestone

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