Granny Smith

American  

noun

1. a variety of crisp, green-skinned apple, for eating raw or for cooking.

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Granny Smith British  

noun

1. a variety of hard green-skinned apple eaten raw or cooked

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Etymology

Origin of Granny Smith

After Maria Ann Smith (died 1870), who allegedly developed the variety in the vicinity of Sydney, Australia

Example Sentences

Finnriver makes this sparkling semi-dry cider from high-acid organic apples, including Granny Smith and Pink Lady.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Existing varieties with high chill requirements may need to be replaced by those with lower chill requirements, such as Granny Smith or Pink Lady, which could become more prevalent on UK shelves as a result.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2024

Now in the midst of apple-picking season in this state’s commercial orchards, Gala, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Fuji and Cosmic Crisp will be among the many popular varieties picked.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2022

Some G.M.O.’s already being sold include the Arctic Apples, with “Arctic” versions of Fuji, Gala and Granny Smith apples.

From New York Times • Sep. 27, 2022

The highest contribution—eight hundred dollars—came from Bud Gleason; the lowest contribution—a hundred and fifty—from Granny Smith.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols