grandmother
noun
grand·moth·er
ˈgran(d)-ˌmə-t͟hər 
1
: the mother of one's father or mother
2
: a female ancestor
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Linda was described in her obituary as a dedicated mother, grandmother and small business owner.
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In the time of our grandmothers, family gatherings were a regular occurrence.
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Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
The brand’s first ambassador is his grandmother, Liline.
—Amy Francombe, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Linda was described in her obituary as a dedicated mother, grandmother and small business owner.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
In the time of our grandmothers, family gatherings were a regular occurrence.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Grandmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandmother. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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grandmother
noun
grand·moth·er
ˈgran(d)-ˌmət͟h-ər
1
: the mother of one's father or mother
2
: a female ancestor
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