grandmother
noun
the mother of one's father or mother.
grandmothers
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pluralof grandmother.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“You don’t have mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts and uncles ... we needed help,” said Rudy, who moved to L.A. from New York.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Salterelli has seen cases where competing grandmothers both want to be guardians and a custody battle ensues.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
What began as a chance encounter on a flight to Las Vegas could soon be heading to the big screen, as a group of grandmothers and a pro-wrestler discuss a film based on their story.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Pregnant Then Screwed surveyed, external more than 1,300 parents and found 80% of those using informal childcare relied on grandmothers.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
I have a whole family full of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, grandmothers, and whatnot.
From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
