Special K
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Special K
C20: named after a well-known brand of breakfast cereal
Example Sentences
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Harris shared that she works out every morning and loves "Special K" cereal, something she shared with her late mother.
From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024
The plant, which employs 350 people, produces well-known brands including Special K, All-Bran and Fruit 'n Fibre.
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2024
Special K Ranch paid its workers as little as $1.17 an hour.
From Slate • Jul. 27, 2023
Her biographers have written that the queen reads the “Racing Post” newspaper at breakfast, while munching upon her bowl of Special K and assorted fruits.
From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2022
Special K cereal, also from Kellogg’s, was released in 1955 and Kellogg’s Corn Flakes were released in 1958, according to the company website.
From Fox News • Mar. 4, 2022
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