Danish physician and bacteriologist who developed a method of staining bacteria to distinguish among them (1853-1938)
"The microscopic slide was stained using Gram's technique, which allowed the pathologists to clearly differentiate between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria."
A unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. Symbol: g.
"She shared her latest travel photos on gram instead of posting them to a dedicated website."
A leguminous plant grown for its seeds, especially the chickpea.
Grandmother.
Misspelling of graham.
Alternative form of 'gram
Clipping of Instagram.
In plain English: A gram is a photo or video shared on Instagram.
"She posted a cute picture of her cat on her gram this morning."
Usage: Use gram as an uncountable noun when referring to weight measurements without specifying a quantity, such as in "add two grams of salt." Avoid using it with singular articles like "the" unless you are specifically identifying one particular unit within a set context.
A surname.
"The famous jazz singer Gram Parsons was known for his unique style and songwriting talent."
The word comes from the French gramme, which was borrowed from Ancient Greek grámma. In its original language, it meant "a small weight" or "a scruple."