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

As for her favorite Christmas tradition, Grande paid homage to her beloved Nonna — who died in June at 99 years old — revealing that her go-to holiday activity was baking traditional Italian Zeppole donut-like treats with her late grandma. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2025

In Melissa O'Connor's debut novel, released over the summer, Margot discovers mysterious cassette tapes in her late grandma's home. —Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025

Is your churchgoing mom or grandma judging your reading choices? —Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025

These picks make excellent gifts for your mom, your grandma, your sister, or your best friend, so don’t wait to add them to your cart, and start shopping below. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above