Granny Smith

noun

: a tart green apple of Australian origin

Examples of Granny Smith in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web During that time slice half a tart Granny Smith apple and squeeze lemon juice over the slices to keep them from turning brown. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024 His Heytesbury Chardonnay is briny and generous in the mouth and starts with aromas of green tea, Granny Smith apple, and salty air that gently transition to flavors of fresh green herbs, white peach, and Bartlett pear. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024 Cole slaw has given way to a kale salad with peanuts and Granny Smith apples. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2024 Your mom probably didn’t use three types of apples — Fuji, Granny Smith and Gala. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Feb. 2024 When making this recipe, choose a tart cooking apple, like Granny Smith. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 Get The Recipe 13 of 70 Tarragon Chicken Salad Creamy chicken salad pairs perfectly with the crunch of pecans, Granny Smith apples, red onions, and celery. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024 With the prep done, Washington was ready to nab her loot: a Granny Smith apple. Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 26 Sep. 2023 That is followed by caramel, Granny Smith apple, wood chips, and a hint of lemon curd on the finish. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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