grandparent

noun

grand·​par·​ent ˈgran(d)-ˌper-ənt 

: a parent of one's father or mother

grandparental

ˌgran(d)-pə-ˈren-tᵊl 

adjective

grandparenthood

ˈgran(d)-ˈper-ent-ˌhu̇d 

noun

Examples of grandparent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other celebrities who have been promoted from parents to grandparents this year include Ray Romano, whose daughter, Ally, gave birth in February, and Denise Austin, whose daughter, Katie, gave birth in September. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

The show also features Peppa’s grandparents and several of her friends. — Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 27 Sep. 2026

However, Eugenie and Beatrice’s children’s grandparents are disgraced ex-Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Sep. 2026

Wang said her daughter knew little English after spending a year in China with her grandparents. — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grandparent

• aberrant
• apparent
• declarant
• stepparent
• transparent
• errant
• parent
• semitransparent

Kids Definition

grandparent

noun

grand·​par·​ent ˈgran(d)-ˌpar-ənt 

-ˌper-

: a parent of one's father or mother