granule

noun

gran·​ule ˈgran-(ˌ)yül 

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

Synonyms of granule

• particle
• speck
• fleck
• grain
• molecule
• patch
• bit
• crumb
• mouthful

Examples of granule in a Sentence

is there one granule of truth in that statement?

Recent Examples on the Web

Stir together egg yolks, brown sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and espresso granules (if using) in a medium bowl until well combined. —Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025

When heated to about 300 degrees Celsius in an oxygen-free environment, the material forms carbon-rich granules with high calorific value. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025

Those granules are loaded with arsenic, which makes up roughly one percent of its total body weight, and almost entirely in its most toxic form, arsenite. —New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025

Leaks, ceiling stains or granules in gutters may signal damaged or missing asphalt shingles. —Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin granulum, diminutive of Latin granum grain

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for granule

• spaniel

Kids Definition

granule

noun

gran·​ule ˈgran-yü(ə)l 

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 

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