Grandmother
noun
The mother of your mother or father.
My grandmother cooks the best apple pie.
Often appears as...
- paternal grandmother
- maternal grandmother
noun
A name used to refer to an old woman, especially in a context other than her family.
She has become the neighborhood's beloved grandmother, always offering warm advice to kids passing by.
Often appears as...
- neighborhood grandmother
- city's grandmother
noun
The mother of your mother or father.
My grandmother cooks the best apple pie.
Often appears as...
- paternal grandmother
- maternal grandmother
noun
A name used to refer to an old woman, especially in a context other than her family.
She has become the neighborhood's beloved grandmother, always offering warm advice to kids passing by.
Often appears as...
- neighborhood grandmother
- city's grandmother
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Family Bond
The word emphasizes a close familial relationship and affection.
I spent summers learning to garden with my grandmother.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Respect
In many cultures, 'grandmother' conveys deep respect and wisdom.
In our community, grandmothers are the storytellers.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Specific
'Grandmother' is specifically female; the male equivalent is 'grandfather'.
My grandmother and grandfather celebrated 50 years together.
Pro Tip 1/3Family Bond
The word emphasizes a close familial relationship and affection.
I spent summers learning to garden with my grandmother.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Respect
In many cultures, 'grandmother' conveys deep respect and wisdom.
In our community, grandmothers are the storytellers.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Specific
'Grandmother' is specifically female; the male equivalent is 'grandfather'.
My grandmother and grandfather celebrated 50 years together.
Pro Tip 1/3Family Bond
The word emphasizes a close familial relationship and affection.
I spent summers learning to garden with my grandmother.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Respect
In many cultures, 'grandmother' conveys deep respect and wisdom.
In our community, grandmothers are the storytellers.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Specific
'Grandmother' is specifically female; the male equivalent is 'grandfather'.
My grandmother and grandfather celebrated 50 years together.
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From Aaliyah to Jay-Z:...
I've got to go see my grandmother in the afternoon, and so you probably don't want to bother with that." I said, "It would be an honor to meet your grandmother." I asked for what I wanted. I asked for access that nobody else had because this is what makes a photographer sort of greater, to have a picture that somebody else doesn't have.
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Protecting a Penguin...
messages to the to the children and the young generations it really is what a fantastic experience that was at such a young age as well especially from your grandma so lovely now i think you've sent us some footage of your backyard that's what we're calling it of some penguins in action now of course as you said it's
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Growing Up Transgender...
no grandma this is not i'm different than that and then all of a sudden that really hit her and then started to watch what's going on and she really realizes that that's what she has it was months later that she came in to me and she said dad i want you to know i
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The family structure of...
Now back to the ladies here. In a core family group you'll have a mother, maybe even a grandmother, her daughters and all of their offspring, the male and female calves. And what's very interesting here is that how character makes a difference.
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I am here to confuse you...
women and actually want to have this conversation I come from a long line of strong women my paternal grandmother was a teacher a furious smoker a fast Walker and a supporter of a soccer team that most of her children detested my
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Bunker Roy: Learning...
That was his biggest fear. I said, "She'll be happy. She'll ring you up on the mobile." She went like a grandmother and came back like a tiger. She walked out of the plane and spoke to the whole press as if she was a veteran.
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How One Penguin Started...
So I set up a rehabilitation center in that same colony to help penguins. My grandmother and the penguins, they are unafraid of challenges, you know,
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The Largest Predator in...
sperm whale families may contain several generations of daughters with their babies overseen by a wise old grandmother
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The Best Whale Moments...
dive deep so this babysitter has stayed at the surface it could be mum an aunt or even grandma
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Learning from a barefoot...
trained grandmothers what's the best way of communicating in the world today
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From Aaliyah to Jay-Z:...
I've got to go see my grandmother in the afternoon, and so you probably don't want to bother with that." I said, "It would be an honor to meet your grandmother." I asked for what I wanted. I asked for access that nobody else had because this is what makes a photographer sort of greater, to have a picture that somebody else doesn't have.
Video examples
Protecting a Penguin...
messages to the to the children and the young generations it really is what a fantastic experience that was at such a young age as well especially from your grandma so lovely now i think you've sent us some footage of your backyard that's what we're calling it of some penguins in action now of course as you said it's
Video examples
Growing Up Transgender...
no grandma this is not i'm different than that and then all of a sudden that really hit her and then started to watch what's going on and she really realizes that that's what she has it was months later that she came in to me and she said dad i want you to know i
Video examples
The family structure of...
Now back to the ladies here. In a core family group you'll have a mother, maybe even a grandmother, her daughters and all of their offspring, the male and female calves. And what's very interesting here is that how character makes a difference.
Video examples
I am here to confuse you...
women and actually want to have this conversation I come from a long line of strong women my paternal grandmother was a teacher a furious smoker a fast Walker and a supporter of a soccer team that most of her children detested my
Video examples
Bunker Roy: Learning...
That was his biggest fear. I said, "She'll be happy. She'll ring you up on the mobile." She went like a grandmother and came back like a tiger. She walked out of the plane and spoke to the whole press as if she was a veteran.
Video examples
How One Penguin Started...
So I set up a rehabilitation center in that same colony to help penguins. My grandmother and the penguins, they are unafraid of challenges, you know,
Video examples
The Largest Predator in...
sperm whale families may contain several generations of daughters with their babies overseen by a wise old grandmother
Video examples
The Best Whale Moments...
dive deep so this babysitter has stayed at the surface it could be mum an aunt or even grandma
Video examples
Learning from a barefoot...
trained grandmothers what's the best way of communicating in the world today
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Quote examples
Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
I remember a specific moment, watching my grandmother hang the clothes on the line, and her saying to me, 'you are going to have to learn to do this,' and me being in that space of awareness and knowing that my life would not be the same as my grandmother's life.
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Adele
English Singer
I get so nervous on stage I can't help but talk. I try. I try telling my brain: stop sending words to the mouth. But I get nervous and turn into my grandma. Behind the eyes it's pure fear. I find it difficult to believe I'm going to be able to deliver.
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Al Pacino
American Actor
My grandmother always came to my shows. She was always concerned about the way I dressed - even later on, when I was well known and I supported her.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
I think my grandmother saw my potential first. When I was young, I told her, 'I think I should get a job.' She said, 'No, just keep boxing.
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Jimmy Cliff
Jamaican Musician
My most important relationships were with my father and grandmother.
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Prince William
British Royalty
I always remember having a healthy respect for my grandmother.
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Shannon Sharpe
American Athlete
My grandmother raised her nine kids and raised my mom's three.
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Lamar Odom
American Athlete
My mother and grandmother raised me. Queens raised me.
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Phoebe Dynevor
English Actress
My grandma worked her whole life as a single mother.
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Jan Karon
American Writer
My grandmother influenced me so deeply.
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Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
I remember a specific moment, watching my grandmother hang the clothes on the line, and her saying to me, 'you are going to have to learn to do this,' and me being in that space of awareness and knowing that my life would not be the same as my grandmother's life.
Quote examples
Adele
English Singer
I get so nervous on stage I can't help but talk. I try. I try telling my brain: stop sending words to the mouth. But I get nervous and turn into my grandma. Behind the eyes it's pure fear. I find it difficult to believe I'm going to be able to deliver.
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Al Pacino
American Actor
My grandmother always came to my shows. She was always concerned about the way I dressed - even later on, when I was well known and I supported her.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
I think my grandmother saw my potential first. When I was young, I told her, 'I think I should get a job.' She said, 'No, just keep boxing.
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Jimmy Cliff
Jamaican Musician
My most important relationships were with my father and grandmother.
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Prince William
British Royalty
I always remember having a healthy respect for my grandmother.
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Shannon Sharpe
American Athlete
My grandmother raised her nine kids and raised my mom's three.
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Lamar Odom
American Athlete
My mother and grandmother raised me. Queens raised me.
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Phoebe Dynevor
English Actress
My grandma worked her whole life as a single mother.
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Jan Karon
American Writer
My grandmother influenced me so deeply.
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