granola

American  

[gruh-noh-luh] / grəˈnoʊ lə /

noun

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

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granola British  

/ ɡrəˈnəʊlə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of granola

1870–75; originally a trademark; -ola

Example Sentences

The dark purple berry went global in the early 2000s after it was reinvented as a sweet sorbet, often topped with granola and fruit, and marketed for its antioxidant-rich properties.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

We look out for one another — we give water if someone is low on water, granola bars if someone is low.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

HOLLISTER, Calif.—Teacher Andrea Gonzales sipped tea from an apple-adorned mug a student gave her, and mixed granola into a bowl of yogurt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

Jamie’s Farm Granola – Quality granola can elevate just about anything, and Jamie’s Farm Granola is no ordinary mix.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

One is honey-blond with kind of a granola vibe, even in a wedding dress.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli