SINCE 1828
grandma
noun
grand·ma
| \ ˈgran(d)-ˌmä
, -ˌmȯ; ˈgra-ˌmä, -ˌmȯ
\
, -ˌmȯ; ˈgra-ˌmä, -ˌmȯ
\
plural grandmas
Definition of grandma
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
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This brave grandma killed a 4.5-foot-long cobra with a shovel to protect neighborhood kids. — Ashley Shaffer, USA TODAY, "Did Kaepernick nix Nike's flag shoes?," 2 July 2019 Kravitz sported the revealing dress with a pair of high-waisted biker shorts and a bra top with low-heeled white grandma pumps. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "Zoë Kravitz Wears the Ultimate Cool Girl Bridal Label in Paris," 29 June 2019 In the markets, aproned grandmas sling bowls of cold but spicy noodles—a local specialty—across the counter to the regulars balanced on tiny stools. — Andrea Whittle, Condé Nast Traveler, "Busan Is the Captivating New Destination on Cruises Through Asia," 25 June 2019 The Rec Pizzeria in Peoria Hot on the heels of Adrian Langu’s grandma pizza at Crisp and Justin Piazza’s Roman-style pizza al taglio at Piazza Romana comes another newcomer who’s firing up pizza with something rarely seen around these parts. — Lauren Saria, azcentral, "Here are 3 new metro Phoenix restaurants to add your June must-try list," 21 June 2019 Trekking poles are also a very wonderful, if dorky, support for those of us with grandma-esque knees. — Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, "Going on a hike? A short glossary to get you from here to there," 19 June 2019 My mom and grandma will tell you that Miss Nan (Teninbaum, president of the Miss Alabama Scholarship Organization) and the board of directors are not racist whatsoever. — Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al.com, "Miss Alabama 2019: Tiara Pennington is ready to rule," 14 June 2019 No more making the kids share a room when grandma and grandpa visit. — Tainaya Nash, House Beautiful, "Barry Manilow's Former Beach House is Now The Modern Home of Your Dreams," 8 June 2019 Just like grandma used to make, but in an upscale setting of Carrara marble tabletops, wrought iron, traditional bistro chairs, decorative and subway tiles and an intricate copper ceiling. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Why Coronado is San Diego County’s next A-list dining destination," 6 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'grandma.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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grandma
noun
grand·ma
| \ ˈgra-ˌmȯ
, ˈgra-ˌmä, ˈgran-ˌmȯ, ˈgran-ˌmä\
, ˈgra-ˌmä, ˈgran-ˌmȯ, ˈgran-ˌmä\
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