Granny Track

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈɡræni træk/

Definitions of granny track

noun A term used to describe a slow or easy track suitable for beginners or older individuals

Example Sentences

A1 My granny lives in a house on the granny track.

A2 The granny track is a safe and quiet neighborhood for elderly residents.

B1 Many retirees choose to move to a granny track community for its amenities and social activities.

B2 The granny track development includes homes designed for accessibility and convenience for older adults.

C1 The granny track area has a reputation for being a peaceful and well-maintained retirement community.

C2 Property values in the granny track neighborhood have been steadily increasing due to high demand from retirees.

Examples of granny track in a Sentence

formal The government is considering investing in infrastructure projects to upgrade the granny track in rural areas.

informal My grandma loves walking on the granny track near her house every morning.

slang Let's take a stroll down the granny track and enjoy the fresh air.

figurative She decided to take the granny track in her career, focusing on family instead of climbing the corporate ladder.

Grammatical Forms of granny track

past tense

granny tracked

plural

granny tracks

comparative

more granny track

superlative

most granny track

present tense

granny tracks

future tense

will granny track

perfect tense

have granny tracked

continuous tense

is granny tracking

singular

granny track

positive degree

granny track

infinitive

to granny track

gerund

granny tracking

participle

granny tracked

Origin and Evolution of granny track

First Known Use: 1970 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'granny track' originated in British English.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a slow lane on a motorway where slower vehicles, like those driven by elderly people, would travel. Over time, the term has evolved to also refer to slow or less challenging career paths or activities.