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Granny Smith

noun

: a tart green apple of Australian origin

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This single-vineyard Hyde Chardonnay is absolutely stunning with aromas of Granny Smith apple, crushed oyster shells, and white peach. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2025 In contrast, Granny Smith apples are firm and tart. Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Nov. 2025 Founded in 2008, The Pizza Peel served an assortment of specialty pizzas from pepperoni to BBQ Chicken and The Kimbo Slice — topped with mozzarella cheese, chicken, bacon, Granny Smith apples, caramelized onions, ricotta cheese, honey basil swirl and fresh basil. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025 Michiko Tomioka There are over 90 varieties of apples grown in the U.S., but most people stick to a few like Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith. Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Granny Smith

Word History

Etymology

Maria Ann Smith †1870 who cultivated it near Sydney, Australia

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Granny Smith was in 1895

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“Granny Smith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Granny%20Smith. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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