grandma
pronunciation
How to pronounce grandma in British English:
UK [ˈgrænmɑ:]
How to pronounce grandma in American English:
US [ˈɡrændˌmɑ,]
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- Noun:
- the mother of your father or mother
Word Origin
- grandma (n.)
- 1793, shortening of grandmama (1749), childish or familiar form of grandmother (see grand- + mama).
Example
- 1. Grandma had died suddenly that morning of a stroke .
- 2. He died of a stroke , same as grandma .
- 3. Which brings us back to your grandma .
- 4. To the world 's number one grandma .
- 5. Let 's get something special for grandma .