Granny Smith

noun

: a tart green apple of Australian origin

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For any apple perfume lover, this mix of Granny Smith apples, Pink Lady apples, and apple blossom is a feast for the nose. Jenny Berg, Allure, 9 Dec. 2025 Instead, try crisp, sweet-tart varieties like Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady—or a mix of two or three of those types. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025 Colombian soccer star Radamel Falcao looking dapper... Social media sensations Ross Smith and Granny Smith are not missing this party... Miami Herald, 5 Dec. 2025 This single-vineyard Hyde Chardonnay is absolutely stunning with aromas of Granny Smith apple, crushed oyster shells, and white peach. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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