grandparent

noun

grand·par·ent ˈgran(d)-ˌper-ənt

: a parent of one's father or mother

grandparental

ˌgran(d)-pə-ˈren-tᵊl

adjective

grandparenthood

ˈgran(d)-ˈper-ent-ˌhu̇d

noun

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The victims included toddlers and grandparents, entire families, groups of friends and couples. —

John Yoon, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024 Get The Recipe Chicken Spaghetti Casserole There are certain recipes that remind us of our grandparent's kitchen – and this is certainly in the top ten. —

Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024 Glanville went on to thank the country star, 42, Cibrian, 51, the former couple’s sons — Mason Edward and Jake Austin — plus the friends and grandparents who made the day special. —

Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 Get someone strong enough to support you and, no, this isn’t your one-year old baby or that grandparent who needs a walker to stand. —

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