grandmother
Translation
grandmother
Examples
My grandmother was born in 1940.
My grandmother was born in 1940.
She is a proud grandmother of five.
She is a proud grandmother of five.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the mother of one's father or mother My grandmother lives in Scotland.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grandma (informal), nan (informal); Antonyms: granddaughter
Etymology
Composed of 'grand' (meaning one generation older) and 'mother'.
Memory Tips
This is the formal term for the mother of your father or mother. Think of it as the 'grand' version of a mother.