Grandma Meaning
/ˈɡɹænmɑː/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounGrandmother.
verbTo address (someone) as “grandma”.
Sentence Examples
If Grandma doesn't come, the children will be disappointed.
If you like dessert, you'll love Grandma's Kitchen!
Sally recalled the days when her grandma was strong and healthy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
When I visit my ____, she always gives me a warm hug.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
My ____ makes the most delicious apple pie I have ever tasted, using a secret recipe from her mother.
Word Origin & History
From grand- + ma, after grandmother.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— [c. 1890], Mary J[ane] Holmes, “Terrace Hill”, in Bad Hugh; or, The Diamond in the Rough (The Chimney Corner Series; 135), New York, N.Y.: F[rank] M[oore] Lupton, →OCLC, page 15, column 1:
"“But Grandma—,” I said. […] “And don’t you go ‘Grandma-ing’ me neither,” she said."
— 2003, Catherine Kimrey, chapter 14, in When We All Get to Heaven, Washington, D.C.: Washington Writers’ Publishing House, →ISBN, page 92:
"“Gran-” Nancy started. / “Quit Grandma-ing me girl.[…]” Grandma Wilson insisted."
— 2007, Lauri Robinson, chapter 14, in A Wife for Big John, Adams Basin, N.Y.: The Wild Rose Press, →ISBN:
"“He can be my doctor anytime.” / “Grandma, eww!” / “Oh, stop grandma-ing me. You know I hate that. Come introduce us.”"
— 2017, Kristy Acevedo, chapter 21, in Contribute, Mendota Heights, Minn.: Jolly Fish Press, →ISBN, page 238:
"And what about Cliff working on cars and painting signs, and Wendy working nights to take care of that baby, and young Allen raking leaves for everyone, and Doris grandmaing folks, and wounded folks bouncing back to life . . . ?”"
— 2002, Thomas L. Jackson, “Mission”, in In Any Given Moment, [Bloomington, Ind.]: Xlibris, →ISBN, page 273:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
When I visit my ____, she always gives me a warm hug.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
My ____ makes the most delicious apple pie I have ever tasted, using a secret recipe from her mother.