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

• 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

Our testers especially loved that the granules are packaged in an ergonomic plastic jug that makes lifting and tilting it a breeze when replacing the litter. —Kayla Blanton, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025

For the best brownies ever, add 1 ½ tablespoons of instant coffee granules per 12 servings, Ina suggests. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025

Mosquito Bits granules also kill fungus gnats. —Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025

The technique usually relies on hollow glass spheres, polystyrene beads, aluminum flakes, or synthetic granules with special optical coatings to enhance the reflection of light. —Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 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