great-aunt

noun

ˈgrāt-ˈant How to pronounce great-aunt (audio)
-ˈänt

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The event attracts a slew of quirky family members and drama erupts, especially after Davi's great-aunt Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll) shows up. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 One of his great-aunts was born in a camp, Kosaka said. Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024 In 2016, the younger Kick visited the grave of her great-aunt. Julie Tremaine, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024 Radcliffe played the young Copperfield, and Smith his great-aunt Betsey Trotwood. Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for great-aunt 

Word History

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of great-aunt was in 1525

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“Great-aunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great-aunt. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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