1
a
: having more importance than others : foremost
b
: having higher rank than others bearing the same general designation
the grand champion
2
a
: inclusive, comprehensive
the grand total of all money paid out
b
: definitive, incontrovertible
grand example
4
: large and striking in size, scope, extent, or conception
grand design
5
6
a
: pretending to social superiority : supercilious
b
: intended to impress
a person of grand gestures
7
: very good : wonderful
a grand time
1
2
plural grand, slang
: a thousand dollars
Examples of grand in a Sentence
Adjective
He thinks everything the government does is part of some grand conspiracy.
the beauty of nature's grand design
The neighborhood includes many grand old homes.
His job is much less grand than his title makes it sound.
My great aunt lived to the grand old age of 103.
Despite its grand name, the hotel is small and somewhat seedy.
He made some grand statements about the company's future.
They celebrated their anniversary in grand style.
He planned to make a grand entrance, driving up to the house in a fancy red sports car.
We won the grand prize.
Noun
He bought a used car for about five grand.
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Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
And indeed, the archival record shows Madrid returning again and again to trade-and-mission policies (with a sprinkling of missionary work aimed at establishing and consolidating influence) rather than grand amphibious invasion and continental conquest.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Tamdhu 21 is just four years younger than the Macallan 25, but the former costs $400 while the latter often sells for about three grand.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
This is the domain of grand tragedy.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
And indeed, the archival record shows Madrid returning again and again to trade-and-mission policies (with a sprinkling of missionary work aimed at establishing and consolidating influence) rather than grand amphibious invasion and continental conquest.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
Her other grands live full, busy and chaotic lives.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Tamdhu 21 is just four years younger than the Macallan 25, but the former costs $400 while the latter often sells for about three grand.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Grand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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grand
1 of 2 adjective1
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: great in size
3
: including all things being considered : complete
a grand total
4
a
: marked by magnificence : splendid
a grand coronation ceremony
b
: showing wealth or high social standing
the airs of a grand lady
5
: impressive
made grand statements about our progress
6
: very good : fine
grand weather
have a grand time
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