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

One of our writers’ grandmas is a dedicated Amazon shopper who says she’ll always (and happily) take a gift card from the online retailer. —Maya Polton, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024

Where to eat: Named after the owner’s grandma, Tula occupies a cosy space on the Playa del Arenal in Jávea. —Anya Meyerowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024

Floral Print Dresses The floral print doesn’t have to give grandma this season. —Essence, 9 Apr. 2024

Or maybe your great grandma’s ring hidden away in your old jewelry box. —The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024

Grandma offends stepson’s family over ‘hard’ grandchild Perspective Carolyn Hax: ‘Impatient’ grandma wants more time with infant granddaughters... —Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024

In November, Schwarzenegger Pratt talked with PEOPLE about the bond her daughters share with their grandma. —Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024

My mom and aunts were often sprawled on the deck of my grandma’s house, soaking up sun and sucking down Marlboro Lights, rolling up their shorts and sleeves to prevent tan lines. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Mar. 2024

Same for the fruit to set at my grandpa and grandma’s altar, as well as the joss paper to burn for their good fortune. —Frank Shyong, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above