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

His grandparents are Kim and Rick Smith of Benton and Donna Durnal and Leonard Bargiel, both of North Little Rock. — Cary Jenkins, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026

Goggins was joined at the event by his father, mother, three brothers and a sister, grandparents and a cavalcade of friends who were delighted to interact with the team and players throughout the event. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026

Constructive Playthings was founded by Freiden’s grandparents in 1953. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

The 3-year-old child and his grandparents are hospitalized, but in stable condition, according to a statement from the Macomb County Sheriff's Office. — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 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