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 addressGrandpa, will you read me a story?
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Emily Adams has always encouraged her grandpa, Graham Gill, to stay active.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The two played in an All-Star game together, but Boone noted that his grandpa was also teammates with Larry Doby in Cleveland.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The two played in an All-Star game together, but Boone noted that his grandpa was also teammates with Larry Doby in Cleveland.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
Explore Eminem See latest videos, charts and news Slim Shady is officially a grandpa.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
The baby’s middle name is a nod to his famous rapper grandpa, born Marshall Mathers, 52.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Grandpa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandpa. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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