noun
grandma
GRAN-mah
noun
1
An informal, affectionate word for grandmother.
"Grandma always keeps cookies in the same tin."
How to Use Grandma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA warm, everyday word for grandmother.
Common pairings
grandma's house
call grandma
Word Forms
grandmaed past tense, grandmas plural, grandmas singular
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Etymology
A blend of "grand-" and "ma," modeled on "grandmother."