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

On TikTok, you can find retailers selling Molecule under listings that look like they are for muesli, biscuits and even lightbulbs.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2025

However, most people consume seed oils in larger amounts through processed foods such as biscuits, cakes, chips, muesli bars, muffins, dipping sauces, deep-fried foods, salad dressings and margarines.

From Salon ● Feb. 21, 2024

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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 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