grand piano

noun

: a piano with horizontal frame and strings compare upright piano

Examples of grand piano in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tribute bands and other acts that involve keyboards on the grand piano level are having a field day in Connecticut, including one that’s actually playing outdoors. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

The top-tier Kohinoor and Golconda Suites are equipped with wall-to-wall windows framing the entire Queen’s Necklace, statement art pieces, silk furnishings, and a grand piano. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

The first co-write between Henley and Frey was a bona fide cowboy ballad if cowboys kept grand pianos around campfires. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026

Husband Julian gave out CDs of grand piano recitals from his stock of thousands to guests as party favors. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grand piano

• cyano

Kids Definition

grand piano

noun

: a piano in which the frame and strings are in a horizontal rather than an upright position