Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for granny. Search instead for grannby.
Definitions

granny

[gran-ee] / ˈgræn i /


NOUN
grandmother
Synonyms
NOUN
old lady
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Her look evolves from a worn-out cog to a biker-like granny who’d seem natural riding on the back of Dennis Hopper’s hog.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The importance of inter-generational connection seems to be paying off, as five-year-old Evan said he was drawing hearts on his paper cracker "for my granny who dropped me off and I love her".

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

From her embarrassing work mishaps, to her infamous granny pants, Bridget spoke to a generation who saw themselves in her - and has recently won over a whole new set of younger fans too.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

Kids are chatting or walking—solo, in pairs or trios—and a mother or granny holds a girl’s hand, probably waiting for an older sibling to come out of school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

And that she was not my granny at all.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo