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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His grandparents, parents, himself, and now our own little one have all eaten shrimp burgers in that same parking lot. Abby Price, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025 The family has since held a second funeral for Sunny, who has been laid to rest alongside his great-grandparents. Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 Later, Ludwig’s paternal grandparents converted to Christianity. Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025 Citizenship strategy has moved from a fringe consideration to standard practice among high-net-worth families, with parents and grandparents increasingly viewing passports as a form of inheritable wealth. Alex Ohnona, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grandparent

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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 25 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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