grandma
noun
grand·ma
ˈgran(d)-ˌmä 
-ˌmȯ;
ˈgra-ˌmä
-ˌmȯ
plural grandmas
informal
: the mother of one's father or mother : grandmother
We took the kids to visit their grandma and grandpa.
—often used as a form of address"Grandma," I said, "is trapping fish legal in this state?"—
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Wilder, 17, Bodhi, 14, and Rio, 11, who are the children of Oliver and his wife, Erinn, took on their grandma’s new project.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 30 May 2025
The 39-year-old grandmother and her adult daughter got into an argument that turned into a physical altercation on May 27 at the grandma’s house, deputies wrote in a news release.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Each item reflects his South Carolina roots, from grandma’s cornbread to trail mix for travels.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Both baby and grandma Holly were able to board domestic flights between Alaska and Logan Airport thanks to Luke’s efforts to get the power grid up and running.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 May 2025
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Rachel McRady, People.com, 30 May 2025
The 39-year-old grandmother and her adult daughter got into an argument that turned into a physical altercation on May 27 at the grandma’s house, deputies wrote in a news release.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Each item reflects his South Carolina roots, from grandma’s cornbread to trail mix for travels.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Both baby and grandma Holly were able to board domestic flights between Alaska and Logan Airport thanks to Luke’s efforts to get the power grid up and running.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for grandma
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“Grandma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandma. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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