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

The muted colors and suede fabric give it an antique feel, and the berry and pinecone accented greenery at the top looks like it was pulled right off grandma’s tree. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025

The game encouraged competitive streaks, teamwork, and plenty of giggles, with parents noting it was well constructed, self-contained, and easy to store or bring along to grandma’s house. —Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025

Check the thrift stores for some of that authentic antique goodness or shop your grandma’s closet. —Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025

Get them in the Christmas spirit with this Yankee Candle, which smells just like grandma’s famous Christmas cookies. —L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above