Synonyms for

Grandmother

Verb / ˈgræˌndmʌðɜ: / Another word for grandmother — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A grandmother is the mother of one's parent.

Synonyms & similar words

granny grandma grannie nanna gran nan granny nana grandma grammy mimi nonna oma abuela bubbe busia halmoni lola mamaw mormor nanny oma savta yaya zeyde zia

Synonyms by register

Informal

grandma granny grammy nan nana

Literary

matriarch forebear

Antonyms

grandchild grandson granddaughter child offspring

Common collocations

  • loving grandmother
  • kind grandmother
  • grandmother's house
  • grandmother's love
  • my grandmother
  • his grandmother
  • her grandmother

Word family

noun grandmother

Usage note

Grandmother is a standard and widely understood term. Informal variants like 'grandma' or 'granny' are very common in everyday speech.

Example sentences

  1. My grandmother has a beautiful garden.
  2. I love spending time with my grandmother.
  3. My grandmother always tells the best stories.
  4. My grandmother is the best cook I know.
  5. My grandmother knits me the warmest scarves.

Quotes

  • A grandmother is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend.
  • Grandmothers hold their grandchildren in a special place in their heart.
  • Grandmothers always have time to talk and make you feel special.

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