A1 noun Neutro #1,797 mais comum

cereal

/ˈsɪəriəl/

Cereal is a food made from grain, such as wheat, corn, or oats, that is usually eaten for breakfast. It is typically served in a bowl and mixed with milk or yogurt.

Exemplos

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1

I usually have a bowl of cereal in the morning.

I typically eat a bowl of grain-based food for breakfast.

2

The consumption of fortified cereal provides essential vitamins.

Eating cereals with added nutrients gives the body important vitamins.

3

Pass me the cereal box, please.

Please give me the container that holds the breakfast grain.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
cereal
Adjetivo
cereal
Relacionado
cereals
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Dica de memorização

Think of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and harvest; the word 'cereal' comes from her name because she looked after the grain.

Quiz rápido

I usually put some milk in my ____ before I eat it.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: cereal

Exemplos

1

I usually have a bowl of cereal in the morning.

everyday

I typically eat a bowl of grain-based food for breakfast.

2

The consumption of fortified cereal provides essential vitamins.

formal

Eating cereals with added nutrients gives the body important vitamins.

3

Pass me the cereal box, please.

informal

Please give me the container that holds the breakfast grain.

4

Cereal crops are the primary source of nutrition for many populations.

academic

Grains are the main food source for many people in the world.

5

Our company is launching a new organic cereal brand next month.

business

Our business is starting a new line of natural grain food soon.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
cereal
Adjetivo
cereal
Relacionado
cereals

Colocações comuns

bowl of cereal a deep dish filled with grain food
cereal box the cardboard packaging for cereal
breakfast cereal grain food specifically for the morning meal
hot cereal cooked grains like oatmeal served warm
whole-grain cereal food made from the entire grain seed

Frases Comuns

a bowl of cereal

a single serving of grain breakfast food

breakfast cereal

the general term for morning grain food

cereal bar

a snack made of grains in a rectangular shape

Frequentemente confundido com

cereal vs serial

Serial refers to a sequence or a story told in parts, while cereal is a food.

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Notas de uso

Use 'cereal' as an uncountable noun when talking about the food in general, but you can use 'cereals' when referring to different types of grain crops.

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Erros comuns

Learners often misspell it as 'serial' because they sound exactly the same.

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Dica de memorização

Think of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and harvest; the word 'cereal' comes from her name because she looked after the grain.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'Cerealis,' meaning 'of Ceres,' the Roman goddess of agriculture.

Padrões gramaticais

Usually uncountable (e.g., 'I eat cereal') Countable when referring to types (e.g., 'Various cereals are grown here') Used as a noun adjunct (e.g., 'cereal bowl')
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Contexto cultural

In many Western countries, cereal is the most common and iconic quick breakfast for children.

Quiz rápido

I usually put some milk in my ____ before I eat it.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: cereal

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cookie

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A cookie is a small, flat, sweet baked food. It is usually made from flour, sugar, and oil or butter, and often includes ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins.

menu

A1

A menu is a list of food and drink options that you can choose from at a restaurant or café. It can also refer to a list of functions or commands displayed on a computer screen.

recipe

A1

A set of written instructions that tell you how to cook or prepare a specific type of food. It usually includes a list of ingredients and step-by-step directions to follow.

cook

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To prepare food by heating it so that it is ready to eat. It describes the general process of making a meal using heat sources like a stove or oven.

bake

A1

To cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven. This method is most commonly used for preparing bread, cakes, and cookies.

fry

A1

A thin strip of potato that has been deep-fried until crispy. It is commonly served as a side dish or snack and is often seasoned with salt.

drink

A1

To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it. It is a basic human action used for hydration, nutrition, or social enjoyment.

milk

A1

Milk is a white liquid produced by female mammals, such as cows and goats, used as food by humans. It is commonly consumed as a drink or used as an ingredient in various recipes like cereal, coffee, and cakes.

tea

A1

A popular drink made by soaking dried leaves in hot water. It can be served hot or cold and is often enjoyed with milk, sugar, or lemon.

egg

A1

An oval object laid by a female bird, especially a chicken, used as food. It consists of a hard outer shell, a clear white, and a yellow center called the yolk.

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