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

The van Gogh style painting of sunflowers and stars is now hanging in her grandma’s living room. —Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

And given the opportunity, yes, the proud grandma will absolutely devote herself to spoiling her grandchildren — Jennifer’s daughters Leila, 2, and Mia, 9 months. —Maria Pasquini, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025

My grandma was the most incredible cook on the planet that ever lived. —Sid Evans, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025

The book shares the true tale of her granddaughter and great-grandchildren’s beloved Boston terrier who traveled with them around the world, including stops in Sweden, Hong Kong, Toronto, Beverly Hills and, perhaps most importantly, grandma’s house in San Diego. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above