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grandma

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmɑː/
grand · ma
Plural:grandmas
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• noun

1

An informal and affectionate term for a grandmother, the mother of one's father or mother.

Example

"Every Sunday afternoon, we visit my grandma to bake cookies and listen to stories from her childhood."

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• Nearby Words

grandiosity
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grandmaster
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Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the late 18th century, formed as an informal shortening of 'grandmama', combining 'grand-' (from Old French 'grand', denoting a familial generation removed) and 'mama' (a nursery word for mother).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grandma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grandma
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