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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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If the new parents live far from home, the grandparents may also host hometown celebrations so that friends and family there can meet the baby too. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025 Grandma knows best My grandparents’ love for K&W bordered on devotional. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025 Your kids can enjoy the time with grandparents, then have a little break, then enjoy Christmas Day and Santa with you two. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 There is something for everyone in this movie, from grandkids to grandparents. Katie Grant, Parents, 2 Dec. 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 6 Dec. 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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