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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The movie tells the story of four grandmothers who decide to perform Hamlet.
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In September, Buckingham opened up about his mental health after the loss of his grandmother.
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Watson noted that when his grandmother died, the care of his aunt fell to his mother and her other siblings.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Nov. 2025
My grandmother would be so proud—just thinking of her sweet, generous smile brings grateful tears to my eyes.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025
In September, Buckingham opened up about his mental health after the loss of his grandmother.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
Watson noted that when his grandmother died, the care of his aunt fell to his mother and her other siblings.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Nov. 2025
My grandmother would be so proud—just thinking of her sweet, generous smile brings grateful tears to my eyes.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Grandmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandmother. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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