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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 brand excels in earthy neutrals that don’t feel crunchy granola and remain elevated. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025 Instead of the usual disintegrating granola situation, Floura bars are more like fruit bars. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Nov. 2025 Don't have time to make the granola? Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025 Added to granola, pumpkin seeds toast beautifully alongside other seeds and nuts, adding essential minerals like magnesium and zinc. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 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 Dec. 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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