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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The nose features warm berry cobbler and honeyed granola aromas, complemented by hints of black cherry and brush/forest floor aromas. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 In 2018, Stewart started making granola, savory crackers and banana loaves in her kitchen, selling them at London’s upscale Borough Market. Lucy Handley, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025 Top with fruit, granola, or a drizzle of honey for added flavor and crunch. Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025 Made with 100 percent whole grains and only six grams of sugar, their recipe creates a snackable granola cluster that has the flavor and texture of a delicious peanut butter cookie. Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 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 3 May. 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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