ce·re·al

/ˈsirijəl/ noun, pl -als

1 [count] : a plant (such as a grass) that produces grain that can be eaten

Wheat and barley are common cereals.

2 : a breakfast food made from grain

◇ Cereal is usually eaten in a bowl with milk poured over it.

[noncount]

a bowl of cereal

Some kinds of cereal have a lot of added sugar.

[count]

Some cereals have a lot of added sugar.

breakfast cereals