grandma
noun/ˈɡrænmɑ/
Frequency rank: #3,644 most common English word
Meaning
An informal, affectionate word for grandmother.
Example sentence
My favorite cookies are made by grandma in her kitchen.
Synonyms & related words
- grandmother
- nana
- granny
- nan
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