gram
UK: ɡræm | US: ɡræm
n. a metric unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram.
n. (informal) a grandmother.
The word "gram" originates from the Late Latin "gramma," meaning "small weight," which itself derives from the Greek "gramma" (γράμμα), referring to a small unit or letter. The term was adopted into French as "gramme" and later standardized in the metric system to denote a unit of mass. Its dual informal meaning as "grandmother" (shortened from "gramma") emerged in 20th-century English, showcasing linguistic economy.
This medication should be taken in doses of 500 milligrams (0.5 gram).
She bought 200 grams of chocolate for the recipe.
(Informal) My gram taught me how to bake apple pie.
The lab requires measurements accurate to the nearest gram.
He sent a postcard to his gram every summer.