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

The suspects reportedly threatened to shoot the 6-year-old and took $10,000 in cash, some jewelry, a pistol and the keys to a vehicle from the child’s parents and grandparents. —Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 1 May 2025

My daughter’s grandparents ended up watching her a couple of days a week for nearly three years, and my father-in-law changed countless diapers along the way. —Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 1 May 2025

After a few minutes, Ricky decided to go back to their grandparents’ home, about two blocks away. —Emily Krauser, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025

Because immunity declines over time, people who are in contact with infants and other high-risk groups, such as caregivers, parents and grandparents, may benefit from additional booster doses. —Annette Regan, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025

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