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

Powell grew up in Didsbury, Manchester, an area which has been variously dubbed the "stockbroker" or "muesli" belt following a few years of gentrification.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2025

The company’s product line runs a whole-grain gamut, including stone-ground sorghum flour, paleo-style muesli and whole wheat-pearl couscous, along with energy bars and cake and soup mixes.

From New York Times ● Feb. 13, 2024

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

We’ve switched to generic cereals, all except for Liz’s muesli.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz