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 granola

: 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

They can be often applied to foods like whole grain bread, yogurt and granola that are all highly processed but still considered nutritious. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

From a warm bowl of oatmeal to crunchy granola and grab-and-go snack bars, oats show up in many forms, each with its own health trade-offs. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026

Snack boxes can be filled with a variety of kid-friendly choices, including fruit, applesauce, granola, and sugar free gummies. — Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

The smoothie bowl franchise has over 100 locations across the country and believes in going back to original, natural ingredients like acai, cacao, chia pudding, granola, almonds and fruits that hold lots of nutrients, according to its website. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 5 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