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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Recapping the day's activities on Instagram, Baldwin shared several snaps, including adorable snaps of Holland interacting with the animals and posing with family members like grandma Kim Basinger.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
My grandma bought my fictional travel stories for $1 apiece.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Your Grandparents' Stuff The same goes for grandma's crystal and quilts.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
The filling was soft, tucked into a buttery crust that tasted like the kind your grandma probably makes.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
My grandma bought my fictional travel stories for $1 apiece.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Your Grandparents' Stuff The same goes for grandma's crystal and quilts.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
The filling was soft, tucked into a buttery crust that tasted like the kind your grandma probably makes.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
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 5 Jun. 2026.
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