granola

1 of 2

noun

gra·​no·​la grə-ˈnō-lə 

: 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

granola

2 of 2

adjective

informal

: crunchy sense 2

Although many people don't associate her with "that granola lifestyle," [Sarah] Palin said that she and her family eat organic food whenever they can.

—The Associated Press

Backpacking had never been a part of her world. Most people she knew would think of it … as an activity for tree-hugging granola types with excess time and money.

—Nina Revoyr

Examples of granola in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Greek yogurt with fruit and granola is a protein-rich option that provides probiotics, dietary fiber, and natural sugar for heart health. — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2026

Things will get granola-crunchy in the geodesic entertainment dome. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026

No fruit here in this upside-down cake, just a brown sugary streusel-like layer of walnuts, coconut, and granola baked under (then flipped over) a vanilla coffee cake. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 16 Sep. 2026

Chopped pistachios enhance the flavor of chocolate chip cookies and granola. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from Granola, a trademark

Adjective

from attributive use of granola entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1970, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1975, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing granola

• crunchy-granola
• crunchy-granola moms
• granola bar

Rhymes for granola

• azolla
• canola
• cupola
• ebola
• fasciola
• scaevola
• victrola
• viola
• ayatollah
• variola
• bola
• cola

Kids Definition

granola

noun

gra·​no·​la grə-ˈnō-lə 

: a mixture of oats and other ingredients (as brown sugar, raisins, coconut, or nuts) that is eaten especially for breakfast or as a snack