grandma
noun
grand·ma
ˈgran(d)-ˌmä 
-ˌmȯ;
ˈgra-ˌmä
-ˌmȯ
plural grandmas
informal
: the mother of one's father or mother : grandmother
We took the kids to visit their grandma and grandpa.
—often used as a form of address"Grandma," I said, "is trapping fish legal in this state?"—
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The problem is in that situation, there's no guarantee that grandma has legal custody.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Meanwhile, my grandma’s Concave would never.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Like grandma’s nostalgic casseroles, this recipe is simple, humble, and always delicious.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
My grandma, on the other hand, is furious and is urging us not to tell people due to possible embarrassment or questions.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Meanwhile, my grandma’s Concave would never.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Like grandma’s nostalgic casseroles, this recipe is simple, humble, and always delicious.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
My grandma, on the other hand, is furious and is urging us not to tell people due to possible embarrassment or questions.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for grandma
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“Grandma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandma. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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