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

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Khalil talks about how his grandparents were violently forced off their land during the 1948 war and became refugees. Russell Contreras, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025 The cultural aspect of having both sets of grandparents in the house has also been incredibly fulfilling for Jessica. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 Young said Tuesday that the story is based on that of his grandparents. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025 After all, there are significant dynamics in sharing the same set of grandparents. Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 9 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 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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