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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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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

"My grandma is literally an activist," Gauff added.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

If your grandma discovered grandpa voted differently, it was after knowing he was kind, reliable and funny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

My grandma gives me a smile that tries to hide her concern.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas