Granny Smith
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Granny Smith
After Maria Ann Smith (died 1870), who allegedly developed the variety in the vicinity of Sydney, Australia
Example Sentences
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My go-to is chicken salad with chopped walnuts, crisp Granny Smith apples, and golden raisins.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026
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
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
Gala leads production at 20%, Red Delicious and Honeycrisp are each projected at 14%, followed by Granny Smith at 13.4%, and Fuji at 12.7% of total production.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 15, 2022
Granny Smith pulled onto the road and cruised slowly away from the green Chevy.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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