Grammy
Americannoun
plural
Grammys, Grammiesnoun
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
Example Sentences
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One reason why I wanted the Grammy was so that I could continue doing background because it gives me duality.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
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
"Bieber fever" seems to have returned after a decade and already spread across the Coachella Valley, after the singer made a comeback at the Grammy Awards this year.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Grammy is in the kitchen, and I stand in the doorway.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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