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?"—
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Comments Grandmas don't play, especially if that grandma is Tina Knowles.
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Frying up eggs is a grandma trick for captivating young audiences, but the older children might push their luck with other foods.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
The Better Homes & Gardens Stripe Chambray Quilt from our collection at Walmart will keep you cool all summer long while adding a dose of coastal grandma flair to your home.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
My grandma bought my fictional travel stories for $1 apiece.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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EW.com, 21 May 2025
Frying up eggs is a grandma trick for captivating young audiences, but the older children might push their luck with other foods.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
The Better Homes & Gardens Stripe Chambray Quilt from our collection at Walmart will keep you cool all summer long while adding a dose of coastal grandma flair to your home.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
My grandma bought my fictional travel stories for $1 apiece.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for grandma
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“Grandma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandma. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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