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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Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Even followers of British royalty can make a heritage visit to the final resting place of Princess Alice of Battenberg, grandmother of King Charles, who is entombed on Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Kanishia Peele shared a deep bond with her grandmother.
—Monique John, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
My grandmother had landed a big grant from the Ford Foundation.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Jan. 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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