Meaning
The mother of your mother or father. It is the friendly, everyday word for a grandmother.
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Word origin
A short, family form of grandmother. Grand comes from French grand, meaning big or one step older.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- grand
- English cognates
- grandmother, grandad
Grammar
Examples
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"Grandma" is warmer and less formal than "grandmother".
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The plural adds an s: grandmas.
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People often use it as a name, with a capital letter.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 3: grandma, east, dry and 7 more words.