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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Mikala grew up taking annual family trips to Austin to visit her grandmother, an Austinite since 1975, and has fully adopted the Texas lifestyle since moving to the Lone Star State in 2018.
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Mikala Compton, Austin American Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Among the other witnesses were Roxann Sanchez's stepfather and brother, and Anthony Figueroa's father, brother and grandmother.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Don’t Get Shy on Seasoning My grandmother always says that not using enough seasoning is what keeps spreads such as egg salad and pimiento cheese from really singing.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
When Merlino watched the movie, for example, Eunice reminded her of her grandmother, Iracema Merlino.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Mikala Compton, Austin American Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Among the other witnesses were Roxann Sanchez's stepfather and brother, and Anthony Figueroa's father, brother and grandmother.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Don’t Get Shy on Seasoning My grandmother always says that not using enough seasoning is what keeps spreads such as egg salad and pimiento cheese from really singing.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
When Merlino watched the movie, for example, Eunice reminded her of her grandmother, Iracema Merlino.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Grandmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandmother. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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