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

Stein agreed to sell her Purely Elizabeth brand of granolas, oatmeals and cereals to Italian chocolate and candy giant Ferrero on Friday. — Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Other recalled food items include specific granola, soup kits, salad dressing, spice mixes, and sourdough bread. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Skip granola, nuts, seeds, whole-grain bread and rice, and any fruits or vegetables with skins or seeds. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the granola, but Salmonella can cause serious foodborne illness, and in some cases may even be fatal. — Jenna Anderson, HEALTH, 18 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