English · Word Candidate

gram

/ˈɡɹæm/

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Meaning · English

A unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. Symbol: g.

Noun

Holonyms: kilogram < megagram < gigagram

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A leguminous plant grown for its seeds, especially the chickpea.

Noun

The next class of farinaceous foods are the Pulses, as peas, beans, and lentils of this country, and the dholls and grams of India.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The seeds of these plants.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Grandmother.

NounRegister: colloquial

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “gram” mean?

A unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. Symbol: g.

Is “gram” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.