grandma

noun
UK: /ˈɡrænmɑː/
US: /ˈɡrænmɑː/

  1. A mother of someone's parent.

    1. My grandma always bakes cookies when I visit her. [ ] [ ]
    2. Visiting grandma's house is a cherished tradition for our family every year. [ ] [ ]

  2. An elderly woman.

    1. That grandma needs help crossing the street; let's assist her. [ ] [ ]
    2. The grandma shared stories of her youth with the children at the library. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

grandmother granny nan

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grandma" in English means: A mother of someone's parent., An elderly woman..

The phonetic transcription of "grandma" is /ˈɡrænmɑː/ in British English and /ˈɡrænmɑː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grandma": grandmother, granny, nan.

Example usage of "grandma": "My grandma always bakes cookies when I visit her.". More examples on the page.