Definitions

grandma

[gran-mah, -maw, grand-, gram-, gram-muh] / ˈgrænˌmɑ, -ˌmɔ, ˈgrænd-, ˈgræm-, ˈgræm mə /

NOUN

grandmother

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ancestor granny matriarch

STRONG

dowager gram

WEAK

maternal forebear

Example Sentences

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A few weeks ago, I got a text from my grandma: “A special delivery is on its way to you.”

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Olivia said her talent came from her mum and grandma, who can both sing.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

It’s fantastic for some pizza with grandma and grandpa.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

The only reason he spent more on a car was that my grandma really wanted one that actually worked.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

I feel like I brushed over the whole “my grandma has Alzheimer’s” thing —and it’s something I need to go into.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell