grand ‧ moth ‧ er S3 /ˈɡrænˌmʌðə $ -ər/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
the mother of your mother or father
REGISTER
People usually say gran (in British English) or grandma when talking to or about their own grandmother:
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My grandma used to make lovely cakes.
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THESAURUS
■ words for grandparents
▪ grandfather/grandmother :
She looks just like grandmother.
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My grandfather was a farmer.
▪ grandpa informal grandfather:
My grandpa died when I was a baby.
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Ask Grandpa if he'll buy us an ice cream.
▪ grandma informal grandmother:
I was at my grandma's house yesterday.
▪ grandad informal ( also granddad American English ) grandfather:
Grandad collects me from school on Fridays.
▪ granny informal grandmother:
Granny, can I come with you?
▪ nan/nanna British English informal grandmother – used especially by children:
She's staying at her nan's.
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You can have a cuddle on the sofa with Nanna.