muesli

noun

mues·​li ˈmyüs-lē  ˈmyüz- 

: a breakfast cereal of Swiss origin consisting of rolled oats, nuts, and fruit

Examples of muesli in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Oatmeal, oat bran, wheat, whole grain, muesli, and granola cereals may help manage blood pressure; however, always check the labels for sugar and sodium content. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2025

Add a bit of muesli (a.k.a. oat flakes) and honey for balanced intestinal health and energy. —Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 21 July 2025

Muesli with Greek Yogurt One cup of muesli has about 5 grams of protein. —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 18 Mar. 2025

Seven Sundays launched 12 years ago as a muesli company and has had a strong consumer base in families. —Andrew Watman, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Swiss German Müesli, diminutive of Mues "soft food, mush, pulp," going back to Old High German muos, going back to West Germanic *mōsa- "food, soft food" (whence Old Saxon, Old English & Old Frisian mōs "food, prepared food"), probably from *mōt-, lengthened grade derivative of *mati- "food" + a suffixal -t- — more at meat

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for muesli

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy