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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Vasquez lives with his grandparents a few blocks away from the Muller Residences. Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026 After working at the country club on Sunday, March 31, 2024, Adrianna and Sade headed to their grandparents' house for Easter dinner. Lauren A. White, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026 There can be other reasons grandparents feel the need to overly involve themselves in their kids’ and grandkids’ lives. Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 Feb. 2026 The industries that sustained our grandparents have transformed. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026 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 24 Feb. 2026.

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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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