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?"—

Richard Peck

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Shirts were made, attack ads were run, people's grandmas got involved, celeb guys nominated themselves as write-in candidates and former Sexiest Men Alive weighed in on their picks. —

Alex Apatoff, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 In This Article The Rooms Food and Drink Activities and Experiences The Spa Family-friendly Offerings Accessibility and Sustainability Location Pulling up to the Marbella Club with my family of four was like arriving at grandma’s house after a long day of travel. —

Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024 From vintage advertisements or postcards pinned to the wall to grandma’s quilt draped over the living room sofa, adding a secondhand touch will help your home connect to the past. —

Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024 My mom had the luxury of parenting without the same fears that influenced my grandma. —

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