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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Barrie Gillies, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
Reminiscent of grandma's chocolate cake, they're even topped with chocolate frosting.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Sure enough, with the rise of vibe coding, everyone and their grandma has been able to jump aboard the AI-hype train.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
Ever, because my grandma was a housekeeper and someone left it behind.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
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 15 Mar. 2026.
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