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

Examples of grandparent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If the teens choose to mock their grandparents or attend begrudgingly, that will hurt their feelings. Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 23 July 2024 Harris told the media outlet that the same garage was struck by a train in the late 1970s when her grandparents lived in the home. Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024 There will be grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends waiting for news of the baby's arrival. Wayne Parker, Parents, 22 July 2024 Well: Vance's grandparents lived in Jackson before moving to Ohio, and Vance spent his summers visiting his extended family in the Kentucky town. Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for grandparent 

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Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Jul. 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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