Grammy

[gram-ee]

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.

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

The three-time Grammy Award winner previously hosted in 2023 and was also the night’s musical guest.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s scheduled to perform at the Greek Theatre on Saturday and has a sold-out show at the Grammy Museum on Sept. 24.

From Los Angeles Times

The blockbuster won Academy Awards for original song and original music score, and a Grammy for top song from a film.

From Los Angeles Times

Grammy winner Lil Nas X is seeking treatment out of state after his naked run-in with law enforcement last month, according to multiple reports.

From Los Angeles Times

Grammy winner Lil Nas X also assures fans, ‘ya girl’s gonna be all right’ days after he was hospitalized for a possible overdose and arrested on suspicion of charging at police.

From Los Angeles Times

When To Use

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.