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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Talked to them like my grandma taught me.
—Sofía Pereda, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Thousands of dollars stolen from a doting grandma.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
All of the grandkids consider my mom and stepdad grandma and grandpa.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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Sofía Pereda, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Have a House to Yourselves The Crystal Coast is the ideal destination for a family getaway, and everyone from grandma to the newest grandbaby can enjoy time at one of the many spaces available through Spinnaker's Reach Realty or Emerald Isle Realty.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Thousands of dollars stolen from a doting grandma.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
All of the grandkids consider my mom and stepdad grandma and grandpa.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Grandma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandma. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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