grandpa

noun

grand·​pa ˈgran(d)-ˌpä How to pronounce grandpa (audio)
-ˌpȯ;
ˈgram-ˌpä How to pronounce grandpa (audio)
-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?

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Some descendant of Van Haltren needs to send those guys a thank-you note for making their great-great-grandpa famous again. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Interviewing Danny DeVito is like catching up with your grandpa — if your grandpa was one of the most beloved and decorated actors of the last 50 years. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026 Along with Ace, Jules and Gus, Henry is a proud grandpa to India, Lulu and Francis, as well as a youngest addition, who was born in 2024. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 Westin Bowles said as Beachy's becomes more popular, honoring their grandpa, aunt and uncle, who opened the first family restaurants, has been on the family's mind. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grandpa

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grandpa was in 1785

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“Grandpa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandpa. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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