Definition of grand
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: having more importance than others : foremost
b
: having higher rank than others bearing the same general designation
the grand champion
2a
: inclusive, comprehensive
the grand total of all money paid out
b
: definitive, incontrovertible
grand example
4
: large and striking in size, scope, extent, or conception
grand design
b
: marked by a regal form and dignity
c
: fine or imposing in appearance or impression
sported a grand mustache
6a
: pretending to social superiority : supercilious
b
: intended to impress
a person of grand gestures
7
: very good : wonderful
a grand time
grand
noun
Definition of grand (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: grand piano
2
plural grand, slang
: a thousand dollars
Grand
geographical name
Definition of Grand (Entry 3 of 3)
1
river 260 miles (418 kilometers) long in southwestern Michigan flowing north and west into Lake Michigan
2
river 300 miles (483 kilometers) long in northwestern Missouri flowing southeast into the Missouri River
3
river 200 miles (322 kilometers) long in northern South Dakota flowing east into the Missouri River
4
the Colorado River from its source to its junction with the Green River in southeastern Utah
—a former name
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The first known use of grand was in the 14th century
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