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

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Chicago filmmaker Scott Goldstein grew up visiting his grandparents’ home on the Tamarisk Country Club golf course in Rancho Mirage, Calif., beneath the stunning San Jacinto mountains and across the fairway from an architectural marvel, Richard Neutra’s Maslon House. Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025 Yep, even dad, older siblings, grandparents, and sometimes pets can get in on the good old-fashioned family fun. Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2025 And my mom was very proud, and his other grandparents [were too]. Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 9 Feb. 2025 The same can be said about the community membership organizations that our grandparents and parents were passionate about. John Hewko, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for grandparent 

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Feb. 2025.

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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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