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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All of the grandkids consider my mom and stepdad grandma and grandpa.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
More Grandma Beauty Tips There are even more grandma beauty tips worth remembering.
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The college senior was just home to visit his grandma.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
The game encouraged competitive streaks, teamwork, and plenty of giggles, with parents noting it was well constructed, self-contained, and easy to store or bring along to grandma’s house.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
More Grandma Beauty Tips There are even more grandma beauty tips worth remembering.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
The college senior was just home to visit his grandma.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
The game encouraged competitive streaks, teamwork, and plenty of giggles, with parents noting it was well constructed, self-contained, and easy to store or bring along to grandma’s house.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
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 16 Oct. 2025.
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