Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gruel
noun
/ˈɡruːəl/
Definition
A thin liquid food made by boiling oatmeal or other grains in milk or water.
Examples
- The poor family survived on little more than gruel.
- She served him a bowl of gruel for breakfast.
- In the tale, the orphan was fed gruel daily at the workhouse.
Meaning
Gruel refers to a type of food that is usually quite runny and is often consumed for its nutritional value. It can be simple and plain, often associated with a basic diet.
Synonyms
- Porridge
- Broth
- Thin soup
- Slop
