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grandma

/ˈɡɹænmɑː/

Meanings
  • noun

    A grandmother is an older woman who has raised her children and often her grandchildren.

    - "My grandma taught me how to bake cookies."
    - "Grandma's stories about her childhood were fascinating."
    - "My grandma passed away last year."
  • noun

    A title given to a woman whose children have grown up and have children of their own.

    - "She became a grandma for the first time at the age of 55."
    - "My grandma is always happy to babysit her great-grandchildren."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with grandma
mama , mama , ama , papa
Variants
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grandma , grandmas
Etymology
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The term 'grandma' comes from the Old English word 'gremian' meaning 'dear one' or 'beloved one'.


Trivia
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  1. In many cultures, grandmothers are believed to have special powers or abilities.

  2. Grandmas are often the most generous gift-givers during the holiday season.

  3. The average age of a first-time grandma is 47 years old.


Related Concepts
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  1. grandfather: A grandfather is the father of a person's parent or the father of one's spouse.

  2. grandchild: A grandchild is the child of one's child.


Culture
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In many cultures, grandmothers are revered for their wisdom, experience, and nurturing qualities. They are often the keepers of family traditions and stories.

How to Memorize "grandma"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a warm, loving woman with wrinkles, glasses, and gray hair. Imagine her baking cookies in the kitchen or rocking a baby to sleep.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'grandma' with the smell of fresh-baked cookies, the sound of a rocking chair, or the feeling of a warm hug.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'GREAT' to remember the qualities of a grandma: Giving, Respect, Empathy, Acceptance, and Traditions.


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