Granny Smith

noun

: a tart green apple of Australian origin

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Unable to find his favorite variety, Johnson sometimes opts for another traditional choice, the Granny Smith. Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025 Granny Smith apples, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-in. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025 Stick with the classic recipe and dip Granny Smith apples in caramel, or give the nostalgic treat a 2025 upgrade with salted caramel. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025 The wine features a towering mousse expressing aromas of marzipan, apricot, Meyer lemon, and Granny Smith apple. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Granny Smith

Word History

Etymology

Maria Ann Smith †1870 who cultivated it near Sydney, Australia

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Granny Smith was in 1895

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“Granny Smith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Granny%20Smith. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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