granola

[gruh-noh-luh]

noun

1. a breakfast food consisting of rolled oats, brown sugar, nuts, dried fruit, etc., usually served with milk.

granola

/ ɡrəˈnəʊlə /

noun

1. a mixture of rolled oats, brown sugar, nuts, fruit, etc, eaten with milk

Word History and Origins

Origin of granola¹

1870–75; originally a trademark; -ola

Word History and Origins

Origin of granola¹

C20: originally Granola a trademark

Example Sentences

Her frown deepens as she sidesteps open comic books and half-eaten granola bars.

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Grimes’ vocals still dart and jab around most tracks, but tracks like “California” carry the unmistakable, self-assured delivery of a person who just started making their own granola.

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Items like single-serve mac and cheese cups, ramen packs, granola bars, oatmeal, fruit snacks, pretzels, cheese and crackers, clementines and protein bars are great alternatives — or additions — to the traditional candy bowl.

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The idea came from dinner at Le Bouchon, where they serve a winter cheesecake with stewed fruit and — yes — granola.

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I fantasized about eating an array of bubble plate-friendly foods: crudités, scoops of vanilla ice cream drizzled in olive oil and elaborate yogurt bowls topped with fancy granola, cut-up fruit and cacao nibs.

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