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?
Examples of grandpa in a Sentence
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The kid narrator gives silly tips for how to babysit a grandpa.
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Maya Polton, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
After retiring from the military, my grandpa went to work for Hewlett-Packard, and my grandma served as assistant to the dean at Stanford University.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Same for the fruit to set at my grandpa and grandma’s altar, as well as the joss paper to burn for their good fortune.
—Frank Shyong, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
The smoke smelled comforting—like a mixture of sage and resin, citronella and my grandpa.
—M. R. O’Connor, The New Yorker, 29 Feb. 2024
Greg Kinnear and Toni Collette plays the bickering mom and dad, Steve Carell is the suicidal gay uncle, and Alan Arkin steals the movie as the coolest grandpa ever.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024
Coastal Cowgirl Decor Is the Perfect Rustic Twist on Coastal Grandmother
If your style leans more toward grandpa chic, take a cue from brands like Ralph Lauren and choose color palettes that feature deep burgundies, hunter greens, and navy blues.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024
Free admission at Harley-Davidson Museum Dads and grandpas will receive free admission to the Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 W. Canal St., on Father's Day — Sunday, June 16.
Veterans and their families will receive free admission for Veterans Day on Nov. 9, 10 and 11.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2024
Why do people not want to be called 'grandma' or 'grandpa'?
—USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024
Maya Polton, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
After retiring from the military, my grandpa went to work for Hewlett-Packard, and my grandma served as assistant to the dean at Stanford University.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Same for the fruit to set at my grandpa and grandma’s altar, as well as the joss paper to burn for their good fortune.
—Frank Shyong, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
The smoke smelled comforting—like a mixture of sage and resin, citronella and my grandpa.
—M. R. O’Connor, The New Yorker, 29 Feb. 2024
Greg Kinnear and Toni Collette plays the bickering mom and dad, Steve Carell is the suicidal gay uncle, and Alan Arkin steals the movie as the coolest grandpa ever.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024
Coastal Cowgirl Decor Is the Perfect Rustic Twist on Coastal Grandmother
If your style leans more toward grandpa chic, take a cue from brands like Ralph Lauren and choose color palettes that feature deep burgundies, hunter greens, and navy blues.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024
Free admission at Harley-Davidson Museum Dads and grandpas will receive free admission to the Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 W. Canal St., on Father's Day — Sunday, June 16.
Veterans and their families will receive free admission for Veterans Day on Nov. 9, 10 and 11.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2024
Why do people not want to be called 'grandma' or 'grandpa'?
—USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024
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“Grandpa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandpa. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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