granny

noun

gran·​ny ˈgra-nē 

variants or grannie

plural grannies

1

a

: grandmother sense 1

b

: a fussy person

2

chiefly Southern US and south Midland US : midwife

Examples of granny in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ewing adds that even though LED bulbs use less energy than your granny’s light bulbs once did, LEDs still require energy to function. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026

Flat shoes particularly bring a sense of understated elegance to a granny-jeans look—from leather loafers to strappy sandals, the combination of comfort and polish redefines everyday dressing. —Alex Sales, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2026

Here, a fellow’s card tricks turning to flames are as unremarkable as the knitting granny in an adjacent pew. —Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026

Guest rooms have been retrofitted with granny-chic chenille bedspreads, while modern upgrades include plush mattresses. —Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing granny

• granny dress
• granny flat
• granny glasses
• granny knot
• granny panties

Rhymes for granny

• canny
• cranny
• fanny
• grannie
• nannie
• nanny
• tympani
• uncanny

Kids Definition

granny

noun

gran·​ny

variants or grannie

ˈgran-ē 

plural grannies

1

: grandmother sense 1

2

: an ankle-length dress usually with long sleeves and a high waist