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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My grandma was a refugee of World War II out of Hungary, and Canada welcomed her with open arms.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
My grandma told me that the key to long travel days is having a lightweight backpack, like this one from Briggs & Riley.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Long a secret of Southern grandmas, white vinegar is a natural, budget-friendly solution to keep your home sparkling.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
These are grandmas and grandpas who may be overly involved in how their kids parent, or hover over their grandkids.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 Feb. 2026
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Matt Zahn, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
My grandma told me that the key to long travel days is having a lightweight backpack, like this one from Briggs & Riley.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Long a secret of Southern grandmas, white vinegar is a natural, budget-friendly solution to keep your home sparkling.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
These are grandmas and grandpas who may be overly involved in how their kids parent, or hover over their grandkids.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Grandma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandma. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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