nana

noun
UK: /ˈnɑːnə/
US: /ˈnɑːnə/

  1. A grandmother, often used as a term of endearment.

    1. My nana always bakes cookies for us. [ ] [ ]
    2. Visiting my nana is the highlight of my summer because she tells the best stories. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

grandmother grandma granny
nana plural-noun

  1. A person's grandmother.

    1. I love my nana. [ ] [ ]
    2. My sister and I are visiting our nana this weekend. [ ] [ ]
nana interjection

  1. Informal term for grandmother

    1. Nana always makes me feel better when I'm sick. [ ] [ ]
    2. I can always count on Nana to keep my secrets safe. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Example usage of "nana": "My nana always bakes cookies for us.". More examples on the page.