grand piano

noun

: a piano with horizontal frame and strings compare upright piano

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There are several high-end suites, with more than 1,000 square feet of space, including two top-tier choices: the Regent Suite counts among its amenities a fireplace and pedestal tub with city views; the similarly over-the-top Infinity Suite features a bright-yellow grand piano. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025 The Hebron Redevelopment Commission donated $28,000 for an in-ground grand piano so children will be able to step on the keys and play notes, Lipski said. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025 Settling into a gray upholstered chair in her living room in central London, beneath an enormous chandelier that makes even the nearby grand piano look compact, Michele Kang finds her mind drifting to the PBS home improvement series This Old House. Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 In the past, it had been derided for its expensive amenities, such as a $134,000 self-playing grand piano, while city officials said the fancy amenities were necessary to distinguish the hotel. Jake Allen, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 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 Jul. 2025.

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grand piano

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

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