grandma

grand-ma · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (informal) Grandmother; an affectionate term for one's grandmother.

Forms

plural: grandmas

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    grandma's recipe — a traditional family recipe passed down
  • •
    like grandma used to make — prepared in a traditional, homemade way

Related words

See also: grandmother, grandpa, granny
Synonyms: gran, grandmother, granny, nana

Etymology

Compound of "grand" (from Latin grandis, "great") and "ma" (informal for mother).