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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Désir talked about her grandparents, lineage and invited the audience to connect with the energy of their ancestors throughout the night. Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025 Getting Italian citizenship through a grandparent will most likely cost you at least $1,000 USD. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025 Park was born in South Korea, and Suberville in Mexico, while Louie is a third generation American whose paternal grandparents emigrated from China to the US. José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025 When Gathof and her husband, Caleb, are working, the grandparents often step in to babysit. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025 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 15 Nov. 2025.

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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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