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

Soon, moisture will break down the granules, and the nutrients will be absorbed by the roots. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025

For years, my daily morning coffee service consisted of microwaving a mug of water and stirring in a heaping spoon of instant coffee granules with a splash of cream. —Kayleigh Drake, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025

In a small bowl, whisk together instant coffee granules and hot tap water. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025

In low-sloped roofs, cooling methods can include asphalt with reflective granules, liquid coating, light-colored gravel and sheets with light pigments. —Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 5 June 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