grandpa

noun

grand·pa ˈgran(d)-ˌpä

-ˌpȯ;

ˈgram-ˌpä

-ˌpȯ

plural grandpas

informal

: the father of one's father or mother : grandfather sense 1a

This is an old photo of your grandma and grandpa.

—often used as a form of address

Grandpa, will you read me a story?

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That advice your grandpa gave you about waiting one hour before going to look for blood is still true today. —

Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024 And randomly, the nurse was a Filipino man with the same name as my grandpa who just passed away a few months ago. —

Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024 While there, she was treated by a Filipino nurse who had the same name as the singer’s grandpa, who passed earlier this year. —

Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024 Joan also makes a great impression with Pascal’s daughter and grandson, the latter of whom is a little grossed out by the idea that Joan has kissed his grandpa. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grandpa