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

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Yet the age of Tauck travelers has traditionally skewed older –maybe your parents or grandparents are veterans of a Tauck tour. Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025 Yes, teens can go through tremendous emotional turmoil, but that should not give them a pass to be disrespectful to others, especially their grandparents. Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025 Young patrons often bring their parents and grandparents to the bar to enjoy the music together, Olivo said. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025 They were headed back to New Zealand for a visit with their grandparents. Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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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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