grandparent

noun

grand·​par·​ent ˈgran(d)-ˌper-ənt 

: a parent of one's father or mother

grandparental

ˌgran(d)-pə-ˈren-tᵊl 

adjective

grandparenthood

ˈgran(d)-ˈper-ent-ˌhu̇d 

noun

Examples of grandparent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, hundreds of mourners gathered in Kyiv at a memorial ceremony dedicated to 3-year-old Dmytro Kucher and his grandparents, Halyna and Petro Kucher, who were killed by a Russian drone strike on August 8. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Teague underscored that fans expect to be part of the action in ways that were unimaginable to their parents and grandparents. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

An active grandparent, Norris also volunteered at Hope Chest in La Grange, which provides support for domestic violence survivors. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Some describe it as evocative of a cozy grandparents’ house, old furniture, or closets full of vintage clothing. — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grandparent

• aberrant
• apparent
• declarant
• stepparent
• transparent
• errant
• parent
• semitransparent

Kids Definition

grandparent

noun

grand·​par·​ent ˈgran(d)-ˌpar-ənt 

-ˌper-

: a parent of one's father or mother