Granny Smith

noun

-ˈsmith 

: a tart green apple of Australian origin

Examples of Granny Smith in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Granny Smith Granny Smith apples are known for their bright green color and tart yet sweet taste. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 18 Sep. 2026

This season, give the classic recipe a facelift by adding cinnamon and slices of crisp Granny Smith apples into the filling. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

Savory and a little spicy, it’s made with tart Granny Smith apples and gets body and fullness from a russet potato. — Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026

With apple pie spice and applesauce stirred into the filling and a whole layer of Granny Smith wedges caramelized in brown sugar and butter on top, apple shows up in nearly every bite of this cheesecake. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Granny Smith

• coppersmith
• hammersmith
• monolith
• silversmith
• beckwith
• blacksmith
• forthwith
• herewith
• locksmith
• outwith
• therewith
• wherewith