granola

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

Examples of granola in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Greek Yogurt Parfait Layer Greek yogurt with fresh berries and a sprinkle of granola. —Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 23 Sep. 2025

Whole flaxseeds are fine for crunch in granola, but may pass through undigested. —Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025

Over the decades, the Sundance Film festival morphed from a classics and good-for-you granola film showcase to a vital hub in indie distribution, serving as a gatekeeper and exhibition platform for filmmakers and a farm system for emerging talent heading for Hollywood. —Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2025

Things get granola-crunchier in the geodesic dome. —Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from Granola, a trademark

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing granola

• granola bar

Rhymes for granola

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

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