grandpa

noun

grand·​pa ˈgran(d)-ˌpä 

-ˌpȯ;

ˈgram-ˌpä 

-ˌpȯ

plural grandpas

informal

: the father of one's father or mother : grandfather sense 1a

This is an old photo of your grandma and grandpa.

—often used as a form of address

Grandpa, will you read me a story?

Examples of grandpa in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their giardiniera is shipped to more than 1,000 retailers, pretty good for a creation that began in a big bowl and a rubber tub in grandma and grandpa's kitchen. —Edie Kasten, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026

There’s something endlessly charming about a grandpa-chic moment, particularly at the Masters. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026

Located just off the Strand, Reference Point is not designed to resemble grandpa’s study. —Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026

Grandma and grandpa may mean well, but some of their parenting styles are no longer recommended based on years of research—like ignoring your baby’s cries or forcing a school-age child clean their plate at dinner. —Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grandpa

• aa
• aha
• bashaw
• bradshaw
• byelaw
• bylaw
• chainsaw
• cheraw
• coleslaw
• crenshaw
• dada
• esau