granola

noun

gra·​no·​la grə-ˈnō-lə 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

At Expo West, the brand debuted two new oat protein granolas. —Andrew Watman, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025

Dig in: Pusateri channeled her baking experience to found the gluten-free, organic granola company Nana Joes in 2010. —Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025

While sugary cereals are widely recognized as unhealthy, granola often masquerades as a better choice. —David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025

Mostly shorn of the soccer parent and granola stereotypes, wagons, especially performance variants from Mercedes-AMG, BMW M, and Audi RS, are having their moment—and rightfully so. —Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from Granola, a trademark

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing granola

• granola bar

Rhymes for granola

• azolla
• canola
• cupola
• ebola
• fasciola
• victrola
• viola
• ayatollah
• variola
• bola
• cola
• colla

Kids Definition

granola

noun

gra·​no·​la grə-ˈnō-lə 

: a mixture of oats and other ingredients (as brown sugar, raisins, coconut, or nuts) that is eaten especially for breakfast or as a snack