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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Murillo recalled a Cuban grandmother whose grandchildren were terrified to go to school after their father was detained in front of them at their own home by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
After college, her grandmother gifted her and her siblings some money, and Walters embarked on a major backpacking trip through Europe with friends while her MS symptoms were still nascent and not impacting her mobility yet.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The screen treatment brings us Glenn Close in fine Scandinavian grandmother form, a lot of sweeping island vistas, and a very scrappy young actor named Emily Matthews.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, Hugh-Baby’s BBQ and Burger Shop, and Sweetmilk, are all celebrations of Southern cuisine, covering everything from traditional breakfast inspired by Martin’s grandmother to a classic mid-South burger spot.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
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Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
After college, her grandmother gifted her and her siblings some money, and Walters embarked on a major backpacking trip through Europe with friends while her MS symptoms were still nascent and not impacting her mobility yet.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The screen treatment brings us Glenn Close in fine Scandinavian grandmother form, a lot of sweeping island vistas, and a very scrappy young actor named Emily Matthews.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, Hugh-Baby’s BBQ and Burger Shop, and Sweetmilk, are all celebrations of Southern cuisine, covering everything from traditional breakfast inspired by Martin’s grandmother to a classic mid-South burger spot.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Grandmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandmother. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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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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