muesli

American

[myoos-lee, myooz‑] / ˈmyus li, ˈmyuz‑ /

noun

a breakfast cereal similar to granola, usually consisting of rolled oats and dried fruit.

muesli British

/ ˈmjuːzlɪ /

noun

a mixture of rolled oats, nuts, fruit, etc, eaten with milk

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Etymology

Origin of muesli

Borrowed into English from dialectal German around 1935–40

Example Sentences

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On TikTok, you can find retailers selling Molecule under listings that look like they are for muesli, biscuits and even lightbulbs.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

By the time Schulke hit the Rockies he was begging for muesli, pasta and ice cream.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2023

For breakfast, he requires a selection of six honeys and a special mix of muesli, and to end a meal, a plate of local cheese.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2023

And food products such as soft drinks with "no added sugar" and muesli bars fortified with nutrient additives aren't necessarily healthy.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2023

She eats two bananas and a bowl of muesli.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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