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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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Frank Gifford's grandkids are growing up to be just like their grandpa. —

Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 What our gifter says: My late dad—a grandpa to three—was the hardest person to shop for. —

Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024 During a February 2020 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Carrey opened up about his daughter and grandson, noting Jackson's love of beating his grandpa at video games once again. —

Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grandpa