Granny Smith

noun

1. a variety of crisp, green-skinned apple, for eating raw or for cooking.

Granny Smith

noun

1. a variety of hard green-skinned apple eaten raw or cooked

Word History and Origins

Origin of Granny Smith¹

After Maria Ann Smith (died 1870), who allegedly developed the variety in the vicinity of Sydney, Australia

Word History and Origins

Origin of Granny Smith¹

C19: named after Maria Ann Smith, known as Granny Smith (died 1870), who first produced them at Eastwood, Sydney

Example Sentences

Apples: I do not advise using a sour apple, like Granny Smith, but rather a sweet and very flavorful apple; otherwise, the apple flavor disappears completely.

From Salon

Existing varieties with high chill requirements may need to be replaced by those with lower chill requirements, such as Granny Smith or Pink Lady, which could become more prevalent on UK shelves as a result.

From Salon

The five most popular apples remain Gala, Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Fuji and Honeycrisp, but new varietals, like Ambrosia, Envy and Cosmic Crisp, are gaining popularity.

From Seattle Times

Flavors of peach and Granny Smith apple lead to a refreshing finish.

From Washington Post

This tree was a chance seedling, a spontaneous creation whose likely parent cultivars were Granny Smith and Rokewood.

From Salon