Grandma
'ɡrændmɑː
Definitions
The mother of your mother or father.
'ɡrændmɑː
The mother of one's parent
I love visiting my grandma on the weekends.
💡 Simply: Grandma is like a super-duper mom for your mom or dad. She's probably really nice, gives good hugs, and maybe makes the best cookies ever. She's your parent's mom!
👶 For kids: Grandma is the mommy of your mommy or daddy!
More Examples
My grandma tells the best bedtime stories.
Grandma always knows how to make me laugh.
How It's Used
"My grandma always bakes delicious cookies."
"Grandmas often help care for their grandchildren."
Idioms & expressions
grandma's boy/girl
Someone, usually an adult, who is doted on or spoiled by their grandmother and remains strongly attached to her.
"He's such a grandma's boy; he still calls her every day."
From Old French 'grant' (great, large) and 'mama' (mother), evolving to denote the mother of one's parent.
The term 'grandma' emerged in modern English, evolving from the more formal 'grandmother'. It signifies a close familial bond.
Memory tip
Think of 'grand' (important) and 'ma' (mother) - a very important mother.