Synonyms for grandmother
ˈgrænˌmʌð ər, ˈgrænd-, ˈgræm-grand·moth·er

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1. grandmothernoun

   Antonyms:
   grandfather, grandchild, granddaughter, grandson

2. grandmothernoun

   A mother of someone’s parent.

   Synonyms:
   mimi, Mamaw, gramma, gran, grandmom, eldmother, nan, grandma, gammy, gram, nanna, granny, nanny, baba

   Antonyms:
   grandfather, granddaughter, grandson, grandchild

3. grandmothernoun

   Antonyms:
   granddaughter, grandfather, grandchild, grandson

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. grandma, grandmother, granny, grannie, gran, nan, nannanoun

   the mother of your father or mother

   Synonyms:
   grannie, grandma, nan, nanna, granny, gran, granny knot, naan

Matched Categories

1. • Grandparent

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1. grandmothernoun

   Synonyms:
   grandmamma

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1. grandmothernoun

   Synonyms:
   grandam

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1. List of paraphrases for "grandmother":

   grandma, granny, grand-mère, gran, nana, grammy, grams, granma

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1. State Department:

   Don't let the' grandmother with the scarves' persona fool Jared Kushner. She is a phenomenal and adept politician, she has lasted this long in no small part due to her bureaucratic maneuvering. This isn't just about what she knows about disease, or her experience. This is a shrewd and deft political veteran.

2. Henny Youngman:

   My Grandmother is over eighty and still doesn't need glasses. Drinks right out of the bottle.

3. Garrett Gallindo:

   I'm glad to have seen some portion of [ my grandmother's livestreamed funeral ], but otherwise, I'm upset about the whole ordeal, it's hard to feel a part of anything when you're sitting at home.

4. Aurora Anaya-Cerda:

   People build altars to let their loved ones know they were missed, candles are lit to help guide them back to their home and some of their favorite items are set out to make them feel welcomed. I've made an altar in honor of my grandmother, setting out her favorite perfume.

5. Clifford V. Villalon:

   A little girl asked her grandmother why she always ask her name. The grandmother said, It is not senility. I only want to make sure you remember me when you don't see me anymore...