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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Nothing says 'Happy Fourth of July' like seeing grandpa in his jean shorts!
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
The grandkids and grandpa are enjoying the heck out of life.
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Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Beloved baby brother, American [WWII bronze star veteran], husband, father of 4 strong women, [grandpa], adorable scamp, handsome devil, and trickster to the end.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Sigala’s 17-year-old grandson saw a picture of his grandpa’s jeans with his work keys attached to one of the belt loops on Persyn’s page.
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Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
The grandkids and grandpa are enjoying the heck out of life.
—
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Beloved baby brother, American [WWII bronze star veteran], husband, father of 4 strong women, [grandpa], adorable scamp, handsome devil, and trickster to the end.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Sigala’s 17-year-old grandson saw a picture of his grandpa’s jeans with his work keys attached to one of the belt loops on Persyn’s page.
—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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“Grandpa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandpa. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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