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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Just like grandma’s blueberry pie but way easier.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Ninette explains that this Armenian dessert is courtesy of her maternal grandma.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
Lace collars on puffer jackets, grandma-chic balaclavas, ornate crochet, and heritage Fair Isle knits bring a sense of whimsy without feeling too precious.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025
His grandma took the baby, gave me water, and directed me to the guest room for rest & sleep.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Ninette explains that this Armenian dessert is courtesy of her maternal grandma.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
Lace collars on puffer jackets, grandma-chic balaclavas, ornate crochet, and heritage Fair Isle knits bring a sense of whimsy without feeling too precious.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025
His grandma took the baby, gave me water, and directed me to the guest room for rest & sleep.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 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 8 Dec. 2025.
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