English · Family & People
grandmother
/ˈɡrænmʌðə/
[/ˈɡrænmʌðə/]
parent's mother
Beginnernoun
Definition
The mother of one's father or mother.
Example
My grandmother tells wonderful stories about her childhood village.
My grandmother tells wonderful stories about her childhood village.
Etymology
From "grand," Old French for one generation removed, plus "mother."
How & Where It’s Used
A core family term; informal forms include "grandma" and "granny".