grandmother
noun
grand·moth·er
ˈgran(d)-ˌmə-t͟hər 
1
: the mother of one's father or mother
2
: a female ancestor
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There’s something for everyone on this list—not just mothers, but mothers-in-law, grandmothers, and anyone who has had a hand (and heart) in bringing you up.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
This May, a Philadelphia-area grandmother and a new friend are working to shine a light on a rare and often overlooked condition called neurofibromatosis, or NF.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 1 May 2026
His grandmother worked late-night shifts at the nearby hospital.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
The inside of his suit paid homage to his hometown and the house on 50th Street where his paternal grandmother, Connie Bain, lived and the family often gathered.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
This May, a Philadelphia-area grandmother and a new friend are working to shine a light on a rare and often overlooked condition called neurofibromatosis, or NF.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 1 May 2026
His grandmother worked late-night shifts at the nearby hospital.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
The inside of his suit paid homage to his hometown and the house on 50th Street where his paternal grandmother, Connie Bain, lived and the family often gathered.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
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“Grandmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandmother. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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grandmother
noun
grand·moth·er
ˈgran(d)-ˌmət͟h-ər
1
: the mother of one's father or mother
2
: a female ancestor
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