gran

noun

ˈgran How to pronounce gran (audio)
: grandmother sense 1

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That turned out to be the remarkable One-77, a gran turismo extraordinaire made for the burgeoning hypercar market. — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026 Rooms There are 187 airy, loft-style, soundproofed suites spread across 10 categories, from the entry-level premium room to the sprawling gran suites. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 My gran growing up had a clothing shop, so there were lots of old sewing machines in the attic. — Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026 That aging ensemble bursts with talent — so much so that its writers don’t mind killing off the occasional gramps or gran. — Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for gran

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gran was in 1829

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“Gran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gran. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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