grandmother

noun
UK: /ˈɡrænmʌðər/
US: /ˈɡrænmʌðər/

  1. The mother of your father or mother.

    1. My grandmother likes to bake cookies. [ ] [ ]
    2. My grandmother always told interesting stories about her childhood. [ ] [ ]

  2. A female ancestor; a woman from whom you are descended.

    1. She resembles her grandmother in many ways. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old photograph showed my grandmother as a young and vibrant woman. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

grandma granny nan

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grandmother" in English means: The mother of your father or mother., A female ancestor; a woman from whom you are descended..

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

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

Example usage of "grandmother": "My grandmother likes to bake cookies.". More examples on the page.