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; cf. -ola

Explanation

Granola is a type of cereal made of rolled oats, nuts, and dried fruits. Many people eat granola with yogurt. Hippies love it. We have the great cereal man W.K.Kellog to thank for the word granola, probably from the word grain. The word was originally coined as a trademark (now lapsed) in the 19th century. Although granola is just a delicious food, it’s associated with liberal planet-loving tree huggers, and not always in a good way. If you’re wearing socks with sandals and have a few leaves in your long, uncombed hair, people might tell you you’re "looking granola." Because you are.

Example Sentences

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granola

You can also add granola with oats and nuts that contribute healthy fats that slow glucose absorption.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 21, 2026

To boost revenues she also sells pantry items such as granola, rice, soft drinks and beef jerky, all from independent producers.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

But if you want to make your own, and don’t feel like committing to a full sheet pan’s worth, stovetop granola is a revelation.

From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026

His rider contains only healthful snacks: granola bars, melon slices, grapes large as ping-pong balls.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026

His mom wouldn't be going to the grocery store again until the end of the month, so they were out of chips and granola bars.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty