Grammy

[ gram-ee ]

noun

, plural Gram·mys, Gram·mies.

1. one of a group of statuettes awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievement in various categories in the recording industry.

Grammy

/ ˈɡræmɪ /

noun

1. (in the US) one of the gold-plated discs awarded annually for outstanding achievement in the record industry

Word History and Origins

Origin of Grammy¹

gram(ophone) + -y ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of Grammy¹

C20: from gram ( ophone ) + my as in Emmy

Example Sentences

He also earned a Grammy and platinum record for “Up Where We Belong.”

From The Daily Beast

More, Queen B officially became the most Grammy-nominated woman of all time.

From The Daily Beast

But there were moments of expected genius on it worthy of Grammy consideration.

From The Daily Beast

Beyoncé and Sam Smith lead the 2015 Grammy nominations, but Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus are the biggest surprises.

From The Daily Beast

Now a multi-platinum artist with two Grammy nominations, his concerts draw thousands from all across the globe.

From The Daily Beast

“Yes, and her grammy said—” Little Milly got as far as this and then stopped.

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