Grandma

/ˈɡræn.də/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A colloquial term for a grandmother, usually denoting affection and familial connection.

My grandma baked my favorite cookies for my birthday.

An informal term used to refer to one's grandmother.

Every Sunday, I visit my grandma and listen to her stories.

A term of endearment commonly used by grandchildren.

I love spending time with my grandma; she always makes me laugh.

Often used to describe a stereotypical elderly woman associated with nurturing behaviors.

She knits sweaters for all her grandchildren, just like a typical grandma.

Derived from 'grandmother', 'grandma' is a diminutive form that reflects affection.

Grandma's house

A common phrase referring to a warm, familial place, often associated with love and care.

Grandma's wisdom

Refers to advice or knowledge that is traditional and often based on life experience.

Like grandma used to make

Refers to food that is made in a traditional style or manner reminiscent of a grandmother's cooking.

grandparent

A parent of one's father or mother.

family

A group consisting of parents and children living together.

heirloom

A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.

Nana

I visited my Nana over the weekend.

Gram

Gram always has the best advice.