granule

noun

gran·​ule ˈgran-(ˌ)yül 

1

: a small particle

especially : one of numerous particles forming a larger unit

2

: any of the small short-lived brilliant spots on the sun's photosphere

Synonyms

• atom
• bit
• crumb
• dribble
• fleck
• flyspeck
• grain
• molecule
• morsel
• mote
• nubbin
• nugget
• particle
• patch
• scrap
• scruple
• snip
• snippet
• speck
• tittle

Examples of granule in a Sentence

is there one granule of truth in that statement?

Recent Examples on the Web

Each version, made up of prebiotic guar granules, can contain a unique combination of 120 antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, amino acids and prebiotic fiber. —Emily Burns, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024

Mix: Pour the hot water on top of the coffee granules and stir until they are fully dissolved. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 15 Oct. 2024

This is likely due to the process of creating the instant granules. —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 7 Oct. 2024

The fine granules will dissolve in the dough and impart subtle mocha notes, adding a deeper, more complex flavor to your cookies. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin granulum, diminutive of Latin granum grain

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

granule

noun

gran·​ule ˈgran-yü(ə)l 

1

: a small grain or particle

granules of sugar

2

: a small short-lived bright spot on the sun

Medical Definition

granule

noun

gran·​ule ˈgran-(ˌ)yü(ə)l 

1

a

: a little grain or small particle

especially : one of a number of particles forming a larger unit

b

: a small sugar-coated pill

2

: a clump of actinomycetes in a lesion