granny

noun

gran·​ny ˈgra-nē 

variants or grannie

plural grannies

1

a

: grandmother sense 1

b

: a fussy person

2

chiefly Southern US and south Midland US : midwife

Examples of granny in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the eight new episodes, Daphne and Ian will work on pivotal rooms for their businesses including a honeymoon suite in the dove tower, a tea salon, a dungeon tavern and a library, in addition to restoring the chateau’s gatehouse as a residence for Daphne’s granny. —Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025

In fact, today’s preservatives can keep foods looking fresh and tasty for days and weeks, even years — much longer shelf lives than in your great granny’s day. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025

Because granny’s mind is not so hot. —Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025

While visiting Long Meadow Cider in Northern Ireland with Prince William on October 14, Middleton wore three popular fall trends—a granny cardigan, a barn jacket, and a long skirt with tall boots—at once. —Sam Reed, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing granny

• granny dress
• granny flat
• granny glasses
• granny knot
• granny panties

Rhymes for granny

• canny
• cranny
• fanny
• grannie
• nannie
• nanny
• tympani
• uncanny

Kids Definition

granny

noun

gran·​ny

variants or grannie

ˈgran-ē 

plural grannies

1

: grandmother sense 1

2

: an ankle-length dress usually with long sleeves and a high waist