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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

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Locavores might choke on their Boise Farmers Market granola seeing a chain take over where a local business failed — with a not entirely dissimilar concept, to boot. Michael Deeds december 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025 Add kiwi to smoothies, yogurt, or granola, or use it as an ingredient in salsas, jams, and spreads. Laura Schober, Health, 4 Dec. 2025 To cut costs, she’s given up her nightly routine of a yogurt cup with granola. Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Dec. 2025 The brand excels in earthy neutrals that don’t feel crunchy granola and remain elevated. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for granola

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 6 Dec. 2025.

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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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