: 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

granola

2 of 2

adjective

informal granola
: crunchy sense 2
Although many people don't associate her with "that granola lifestyle," [Sarah] Palin said that she and her family eat organic food whenever they can.The Associated Press
Backpacking had never been a part of her world. Most people she knew would think of it … as an activity for tree-hugging granola types with excess time and money.Nina Revoyr

Examples of granola in a Sentence

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Noun
The hotel offers complimentary coffee and granola in the mornings—an easy grab-and-go before heading into the park. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 They can be applied to foods like whole grain bread, yogurt and granola that are all highly processed but still considered nutritious. Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 They can be often applied to foods like whole grain bread, yogurt and granola that are all highly processed but still considered nutritious. ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 They often can be applied to foods such as whole grain bread, yogurt and granola that are all highly processed but still considered nutritious. Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for granola

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from Granola, a trademark

Adjective

from attributive use of granola entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1970, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1975, 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 20 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

: 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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