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Grandmom - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Grandmom is an informal term for grandmother, a respectful and affectionate name for one’s mother’s or father’s mother. It conveys warmth and familial closeness.

grandmom

/ˈɡrænˌmɑm/ /ˈɡrænˌmɒm/

Definition:

Informal term for grandmother, often used affectionately.

Synonyms:

grandma, granny, nana, gran

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

grandchild, grandson

Common Collocations:

visit grandmom, bake with grandmom, call grandmom, love grandmom, hug grandmom

Derivatives:

grandmommy, grandmoms

Usage Tips:

Use "grandmom" in informal contexts to refer to a grandmother warmly or playfully.

Common Phrases:

like grandmom used to make, grandmom's house, just like grandmom's recipe

Etymology:

Derived from "grand" + "mom," blending familial respect with affectionate informality.

Examples:

  • 1. My grandmom bakes the best cookies every Sunday.
  • 2. We visited my grandmom last summer in Florida.
  • 3. Grandmom told us stories about her childhood adventures.
  • 4. I call my grandmom every weekend to chat.

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