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

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Named after his grandparents, the brand is an act of preservation—an archive stitched with memory, Southern pride, and a reverence for the people who raised him in Texas. Essence, 1 Oct. 2025 Its birdcage frame reminds us of our grandparents’ antique rattan furniture—but with an upgrade. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025 Tradition has it that Jesus’s grandparents, Joachim and Anna, parents of Mary, were from Sepphoris. Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025 Among Gen Zers, 54 percent feel this way, compared to 48 percent of millennials who think their parents and grandparents had it better. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 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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