grandparent

noun

grand·​par·​ent ˈgran(d)-ˌper-ənt How to pronounce grandparent (audio)
: a parent of one's father or mother
grandparental adjective
grandparenthood noun

Examples of grandparent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Gomez is seen holding both grandparents' hands in the paparazzi shots taken before her interview with Short. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 27 June 2024 The movement began with mothers, but has since expanded, and now includes fathers, parents, siblings, aunts and uncles, and grandparents who all give out free hugs. Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 26 June 2024 Given up by his mother at birth, Gonzales grew up in the care of his grandparents in a small cinderblock house near Bandera, where his grandfather worked as a ranch hand. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 According to Sparks, Cathy often spent weekends with both of her grandparents as a teenager and frequently visited them during college. Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for grandparent 

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Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grandparent was in 1574

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“Grandparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandparent. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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grandparent

noun
grand·​par·​ent ˈgran(d)-ˌpar-ənt How to pronounce grandparent (audio)
-ˌper-
: a parent of one's father or mother

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