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?"

—Richard Peck

Examples of grandma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Country star Russell Dickerson and his wife, Kailey, even leave their boys with grandma for warehouse dates, with Kailey joking that any kid-free excursion – especially a Costco run – feels romantic. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Did everyone’s grandma have a collection of fine china, or just ours? — Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026

The impact-absorbing cushioning is also a plus for my grandma, as is the rubber sole, which prevents accidental falls or slips. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026

Her grandma had originally married her grandfather husband, Fred Zuidema, on Friday, August 23, 1968 in Haldeon, New Jersey. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above