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

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Example Sentences

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muesli

Powell grew up in the Manchester suburb of Didsbury, an area which has been variously dubbed the "stockbroker" or "muesli" belt.

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

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

And food products such as soft drinks with "no added sugar" and muesli bars fortified with nutrient additives aren't necessarily healthy.

From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2023

She eats two bananas and a bowl of muesli.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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