granola

noun

gra·​no·​la grə-ˈnō-lə How to pronounce granola (audio)
: a mixture typically of rolled oats and various added ingredients (such as brown sugar, raisins, coconut, and nuts) that is eaten especially for breakfast or as a snack

Examples of granola in a Sentence

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Jamba has several pumpkin smoothies available through Halloween including Pumpkin Pie Crunch, made with pumpkin spice base, agave, granola and coconut whip. M&Ms: Facing a last-minute candy shortage? Mike Snider, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024 Buy one, get one 50% off fall breakfast favorites, including select cereal and granola. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024 Sprinkle pumpkin spice on snacks like popcorn, granola, or nuts. Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024 The Greek yogurt sloshed in my mouth, and the granola grated against my teeth. David Oliver, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for granola 

Word History

Etymology

from Granola, a trademark

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of granola was in 1970

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“Granola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granola. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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granola

noun
gra·​no·​la grə-ˈnō-lə How to pronounce granola (audio)
: a mixture of oats and other ingredients (as brown sugar, raisins, coconut, or nuts) that is eaten especially for breakfast or as a snack
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