granola

noun

gra·​no·​la grə-ˈnō-lə How to pronounce granola (audio)
: a mixture typically of rolled oats and various added ingredients (such as brown sugar, raisins, coconut, and nuts) that is eaten especially for breakfast or as a snack

Examples of granola in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Top pancakes, oatmeal, or granola with strawberries. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024 One of the most unique locations in Australia, French Island, situated 42 miles yet worlds away from Melbourne, is populated by just 110 human inhabitants, an eclectic mix of farmers, eco-conscious granolas and recluses. Elizabeth Warkentin, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2024 Divide and top each bowl with remaining ingredients: chia seeds, blueberries, coconut, goji berries, low-fat granola and sprig of mint. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 8 June 2024 The bountiful morning buffet is full of pickled vegetables, fresh-baked pastries, housemade granola and yogurt, and fruit. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for granola 

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Word History

Etymology

from Granola, a trademark

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of granola was in 1970

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“Granola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granola. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

granola

noun
gra·​no·​la grə-ˈnō-lə How to pronounce granola (audio)
: a mixture of oats and other ingredients (as brown sugar, raisins, coconut, or nuts) that is eaten especially for breakfast or as a snack
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