noun
Uncommon
Grammy
Grammy (noun) means one of the awards given annually by the (US) Recording Academy for achievement in music. Example: “She won a Grammy for Best New Artist.”
noun
1
One of the awards given annually by the (US) Recording Academy for achievement in music.
"She won a Grammy for Best New Artist."
2
Informal word for grandmother.
"The children love visiting Grammy on weekends."
How to use Grammy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the famous US music award, or a casual name for grandmother.
Common pairings
win a Grammy
Grammy Award
Grammy nomination
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- Grammys, Grammies
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Etymology
The music award's name comes from "gramophone," the old term for a record player.
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What does “Grammy” mean?
The word “Grammy” means one of the awards given annually by the (US) Recording Academy for achievement in music. In plain terms, either the famous US music award, or a casual name for grandmother.
How do you use “Grammy” in a sentence?
Here is “Grammy” used in a sentence: “She won a Grammy for Best New Artist.”
What part of speech is “Grammy”?
“Grammy” is a noun.
Is “Grammy” a common word?
“Grammy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Grammy” have?
“Grammy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: one of the awards given annually by the (US) Recording Academy for achievement in music.
What is the difference between a 'Grammy' and an 'Oscar'?
A Grammy is an award given annually by the Recording Academy for achievement in music, while an Oscar (Academy Award) recognizes achievement in film. Both are prestigious annual industry awards, but they honor different creative fields.
Why is 'Grammy' capitalized as an award but sometimes lowercase as 'grammy'?
As the name of the music award, Grammy is a proper noun and should be capitalized, since it refers to a specific, branded honor from the Recording Academy. When used informally to mean grandmother, it is typically written "grammy" or "granny" and does not require capitalization unless used as a name.
What is the difference between 'Grammy' and 'Grammy Award'?
"Grammy" is the common shorthand for the full title "Grammy Award," and both refer to the same honor given by the Recording Academy for achievement in music. "Grammy Award" is more formal and precise, while "Grammy" is the everyday spoken and written form.
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