grand‧moth‧er S3 / ɡrænmʌðə $ -ər / 名词 [可数名词]

the mother of your mother or father

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People usually say gran (in British English) or grandma when talking to or about their own grandmother:

My grandma used to make lovely cakes.

THESAURUS

words for grandparents

grandfather/grandmother : She looks just like grandmother. | My grandfather was a farmer.

grandpa informal grandfather : My grandpa died when I was a baby. | 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. | You can have a cuddle on the sofa with Nanna.