grandparent

noun

grand·​par·​ent ˈgran(d)-ˌper-ənt How to pronounce grandparent (audio)
: a parent of one's father or mother
grandparental adjective
grandparenthood noun

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Sewing repairs and alterations to apparel will again be common as for our grandparents. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024 Commonly called the grandmother hypothesis, the idea is that there are three generations of children, parents, and grandparents living together. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024 Vance’s Economic Upbringing V ance’s maternal grandparents moved from Jackson, Kentucky to Middletown, Ohio as part of the 1950s mass migration to industrial centers. Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Fisher’s two siblings were also adopted by his grandparents. Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grandparent 

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grandparent was in 1574

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“Grandparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandparent. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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grandparent

noun
grand·​par·​ent ˈgran(d)-ˌpar-ənt How to pronounce grandparent (audio)
-ˌper-
: a parent of one's father or mother

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