grandmother

noun

grand·​moth·​er ˈgran(d)-ˌmə-t͟hər How to pronounce grandmother (audio)
Synonyms of grandmothernext
1
: the mother of one's father or mother
2
: a female ancestor
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ˈgran(d)-ˌmə-t͟hər-lē How to pronounce grandmother (audio)
adjective

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His photos of his grandmother, for example, shine with an ethereal radiance that transforms the lines in her face and hands into markers celebrating her life and impact. — David MacK, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026 Led by Rader and managing partner Del Wright, UNA Sports Group was founded in 2025 and is named after a nickname Wright used for his grandmother. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026 At Addams' colonial-style childhood home, a historic marker says his grandmother lived in the attic and is believed to be the inspiration for the fictional Grandmama Addams. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 Lathan’s parents and grandmother taught him the importance of giving back. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grandmother

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of grandmother was in the 15th century

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grandmother

noun
grand·​moth·​er ˈgran(d)-ˌmət͟h-ər How to pronounce grandmother (audio)
1
: the mother of one's father or mother
2
: a female ancestor

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