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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The crescent bay of water by her grandparents’ house at Point Shirley, Winthrop. Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 The unit reprises the kitchen concept and references frescoes in Vatican City, where the founders’ grandparents first opened a perfumery in the ‘80s. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 That meant last summer devoting resources to improving the Hurricane Harbor water park, which Lawrence says specifically attracts families and grandparents. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 The couple became first-time grandparents in 2022 when Sam welcomed his first child, daughter Lily, with his partner. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 9 June 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 11 Jun. 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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