Word
grams
US/ˈɡɹæmz/
UK/ɡɹˈæmz/
UK spelling · grammes
Definitions
01units of weight
n. the plural form of a gram, which is a small unit of weight in the metric system.
n. the plural form of the SI unit of mass, equal to one one-thousandth of a kilogram.
“The recipe says you need two hundred grams of sugar for the cake.”
“The laboratory scale is calibrated to measure substances to within a few milligrams, ensuring that even tiny amounts of grams are recorded accurately.”
Usage
Often abbreviated as 'g' in recipes and scientific contexts.
Synonyms
02grandmothers
n. an informal name for grandmothers.
n. a colloquial or familiar term for grandmothers, often used within families.
“Both of my grams are coming to my graduation party this weekend.”
“In many households, the children refer to their maternal and paternal grandmothers as their grams to distinguish them from other relatives.”
Informal
Teaching tip
This is a very informal term; 'grandmothers' is preferred in any professional or academic writing.
Etymology
From gram.
Diminutive of grandmother.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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