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

This loving granddaughter should visit her grandma as much as possible. —R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 7 July 2025

One time, a student even fanned her and remarked that she was used to seeing her grandma feeling the same way. —Megan Myscofski, NPR, 1 July 2025

These fan-favorite Tommy Bahama sheets are so soft, comfortable, and cozy that, according to one five-star Amazon reviewer, nuzzling in them feels like sleeping over at grandma’s. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025

Ree has embraced her role as grandma to 6-month-old Sofia, and has noted the baby’s resemblance to Alex at that age. —Erin Clements, People.com, 26 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above