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muesli

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

noun

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


muesli British  
/ ˈmjuːzlɪ /

noun

  1. a mixture of rolled oats, nuts, fruit, etc, eaten with milk

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of muesli

Borrowed into English from dialectal German around 1935–40


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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

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

Mrs. Finney disappeared again and returned with a bowl of dried-up muesli and a bottle of milk.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech

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