grandmother

Derived from Middle English 'grandmoder', from 'grand-' meaning 'grand' and 'moder' meaning 'mother'.

NOUN (1)
[/ˈɡrænˌmʌð.ər/en-US]
nana informal / grammy informalendearing / grandma informal / grandparent literal (More general term that includes grandmother.)
Synonyms nana informal , grammy informalendearing , grandma informal

A grandmother is the mother of one's father or mother. She is often involved in family life and may help raise her grandchildren, providing love and support. The term can also carry affectionate connotations, sometimes referred to as nana, grammy, or grandma in informal contexts.

Regular plural
plural
grandmothers
  • My grandmother loves to bake cookies for her grandchildren. — 私の おばあちゃん は孫たちのためにクッキーを焼くのが大好きです。
  • Every Sunday, I visit my grandma to help her with household chores. — 毎週日曜日、私は おばあちゃん を訪れ、家事を手伝います。
  • During the holidays, our family gathers at my nana's house for a big dinner. — 休暇中、私たちの家族は おばあちゃん の家に集まり、大きなディナーを楽しみます。
  • My grammy tells the best stories about her childhood. — 私の おばあちゃん は子供の頃の最高の物語を語ります。
register: informal