granule

noun

gran·​ule ˈgran-(ˌ)yül How to pronounce granule (audio)
1
: a small particle
especially : one of numerous particles forming a larger unit
2
: any of the small short-lived brilliant spots on the sun's photosphere

Examples of granule in a Sentence

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Stop mosquitoes from multiplying in your yard with these granules that target larvae in standing water. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2025 The analysis revealed that 240 starch granules were present within the teeth. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2025 Ina calls for two kinds of chocolate: semi-sweet (specifically Hershey’s chips) and unsweetened chocolate, extra-large eggs (her preferred, and uncommon, egg size), plus instant coffee granules and vanilla to boost the flavor of the chocolate. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025 It is pulverized until the granules become very fine, almost chalky in their consistency. Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for granule

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin granulum, diminutive of Latin granum grain

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of granule was in 1652

Cite this Entry

“Granule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granule. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

granule

noun
gran·​ule ˈgran-yü(ə)l How to pronounce granule (audio)
1
: a small grain or particle
granules of sugar
2
: a small short-lived bright spot on the sun

Medical Definition

granule

noun
gran·​ule ˈgran-(ˌ)yü(ə)l How to pronounce granule (audio)
1
a
: a little grain or small particle
especially : one of a number of particles forming a larger unit
b
: a small sugar-coated pill
2
: a clump of actinomycetes in a lesion
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