grand piano

noun

: a piano with horizontal frame and strings compare upright piano

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In the clip, EJAE unleashes her powerful, stripped down vocals for the emotional ballad (which has been covered by the likes of Mariah Carey) in a glamorous bathroom that features a double vanity as well as a white grand piano, singing into an appropriately golden mic. Anna Chan, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2026 The entertainment rooms can serve as places to enjoy cocktails and billiards (both villas feature Steinway & Sons grand pianos), the dining rooms feel cinematic without being too formal, and the bedroom suites favor comfort rather than flashiness. David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026 The musical extravaganza will feature 12 grand pianos and nearly 400 local performers who range from budding young pianists to seasoned adult musicians, according to the arts center’s website. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026 On opening weekend, a standup bass and grand piano lined the stage under its pink and blue stage lights. Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grand piano

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grand piano was in 1793

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“Grand piano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20piano. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

grand piano

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

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