noun
gram
GRAM
noun
1
A metric unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram.
"The recipe calls for 200 grams of flour."
2
A legume plant grown for its edible seeds, especially chickpeas, or the seeds themselves.
"Bengal gram is another name for chickpeas in South Asian cooking."
3
Informal word for grandmother.
"The kids spent the weekend at Gram's house."
How to Use Gram
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe basic metric unit of weight, a type of legume, or an affectionate word for grandmother.
UK vs US
Spelled "gramme" in older or more traditional British usage, though "gram" is now standard in both UK and US English.
Common pairings
grams of sugar
chickpea gram
Word Forms
grams plural, grams plural, grams plural, grams plural
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Etymology
From French gramme, from Ancient Greek gramma ("a small weight").