Grammy

American  

[gram-ee] / ˈgræm i /

noun

plural

Grammys, Grammies

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.

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Grammy British  

/ ˈɡræmɪ /

noun

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

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Usage

What are the Grammys? The Grammys is another name for the Grammy Awards, an award ceremony to honor excellence in the music and recording industry. The statuette awarded to winners is called a Grammy. The plural form Grammys is usually used. The Grammy Awards are held by the Recording Academy (formally known as the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences), whose members include musical artists, producers, songwriters, and engineers. The Grammy Awards honor winners in many different genres and categories, including pop, dance and electronic, R&B, rap, rock, alternative, country, jazz, gospel, instrumental, Latin, classical, spoken word, comedy, and musical theater, among others. Prominent awards include Album of the Year, Record of the Year (for best recorded track), Song of the Year (for best single song composition), and Best New Artist. Winning a Grammy is often considered the music industry’s top honor. The Grammys ceremony often features musical performances by some of the nominated artists and others.

Etymology

Origin of Grammy

gram(ophone) + -y ²

Example Sentences

He released his surprise album Swag in July 2025, and in February performed live at the Grammy Awards.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Today, Jackson holds five Grammy awards and a slew of other industry accolades.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

The winner of eight Latin Grammy Awards made her Coachella debut in 2022 with a performance that paid tribute to Latin music icons such as Selena, Celia Cruz, and Daddy Yankee.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Instead, they mounted a monumental run that evoked widespread cultural celebration and praise, one Grammy win, and a nomination in the “Album of the Year” category.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

I know sometimes Grammy has a hard time talking about things, but I can tell she’s not mad at me, and I’m not mad at her.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt