muesli

American  

[myoos-lee, myooz‑] / ˈmjus li, ˈmjuz‑ /

noun

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

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muesli British  

/ ˈmjuːzlɪ /

noun

1. 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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muesli

Adverts for sugary breakfast cereals will also disappear from pre-watershed television screens, with granola, muesli and "porridge oats, including instant porridge and other hot oat-based cereals" all classed as "less healthy" food.

From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2023

Added sugars are found in processed and ultra-processed foods and drinks such as soft drinks, fruits drinks, sports drinks, chocolate and confectionery, flavored yogurt and muesli bars.

From Salon ● May 18, 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

A little later, she said, “I couldn’t find exactly that brand of muesli you like so much, George, but I bought something similar.”

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech