noun
Grammy
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
Word Forms
Grammys plural, Grammies plural, grammies plural
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Etymology
The music award's name comes from "gramophone," the old term for a record player.