Question 1 · Quick check
grandma
CEFRA1
/ˈɡɹænmɑː/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
An informal word for grandmother.
- 02
noun
Extra detailTo address (someone) as “grandma”.
Examples
If Grandma doesn't come, the children will be disappointed.
If you like dessert, you'll love Grandma's Kitchen!
At a glance
Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningTo be or act as a grandmother to (someone).
More examples
In contextSally recalled the days when her grandma was strong and healthy.
“But Grandma—,” I said. […] “And don’t you go ‘Grandma-ing’ me neither,” she said.
This Laura had died within a year of her marriage, but Lottie had claimed relationship to the family just the same, grandma-ing Mrs. Richards and aunty-ing the sisters. John, however, was never called uncle, except in fun.
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Origin
noun
From grand- + ma, after grandmother.