noun
nonna
NO-nuh
noun
1
A grandmother, especially one of Italian heritage.
"Every Sunday we went to Nonna's house for a huge pasta dinner."
How to Use Nonna
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn affectionate Italian word for grandma, often used even in English-speaking families with Italian roots.
When to use it
Informal, warm term used within families rather than formal writing.
Word Forms
nonnas plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Italian nonna, "grandmother."