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

First-time grandma Candace Cameron Bure celebrated the arrival of her son Lev and daughter-in-law Elliott’s son, Bond, in August. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

Condition and period-specific marks also impact value, so do a quick search to see if your grandma cooked her bacon in a treasure. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Cottage cheese, once relegated to diet plates and grandma’s fridge, is now landing on top of pasta, inside pancake batter and blended into dessert. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Outdated Fixtures and Hardware Be on the lookout for now out-of-style fixtures such as brass-and-crystal light fixtures, old-fashioned (circa 1980) doorknobs and bath faucets, or cabinet pulls that belong in grandma’s kitchen, according to Ryan. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above