grandma
noun
grand·ma
ˈgran(d)-ˌmä 
-ˌmȯ;
ˈgra-ˌmä
-ˌmȯ
plural grandmas
informal
: the mother of one's father or mother : grandmother
We took the kids to visit their grandma and grandpa.
—often used as a form of address"Grandma," I said, "is trapping fish legal in this state?"—
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His grandma Tina Knowles later posted photos of his runway appearance on her Instagram.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 Feb. 2025
Benny was modest and quiet while my grandma and elder brother, Erik, nudged him toward the memories.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
One grandma recommends this baby doll set for any child about to become an older sibling.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2025
Thank God my dad eventually built an indoor toilet for my grandma.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 Feb. 2025
Benny was modest and quiet while my grandma and elder brother, Erik, nudged him toward the memories.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
One grandma recommends this baby doll set for any child about to become an older sibling.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2025
Thank God my dad eventually built an indoor toilet for my grandma.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Grandma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandma. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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