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Definition of grandmother

grandmother

/ˈɡrændˌmʌð.ɚ/
grand · moth · er
Plural:grandmothers
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Adjective:grandmotherly
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Past Simple:grandmothered
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Past Participle:grandmothered
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Present Participle:grandmothering
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grandmother Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The mother of one's father or mother.

Example

"Her grandmother taught her how to bake traditional bread from scratch."

2

A female ancestor, forebear, or elderly woman.

Example

"The ancient legends were passed down from our grandmothers over many centuries."

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• verb

1

To act as a grandmother toward someone, especially by pampering, doting on, or fussing over them.

Example

"She loved to grandmother the neighborhood children whenever they visited her garden."

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• Nearby Words

grandma
grandmama
grandmaster
grandmother
grandmotherly
grandnephew
grandness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English from 'grand-' (meaning one generation older, modeled on Old French 'grand-mère') and 'mother', replacing the earlier Old English term 'ealdmodor'.

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