grandparent

noun

grand·​par·​ent ˈgran(d)-ˌper-ənt How to pronounce grandparent (audio)
: a parent of one's father or mother
grandparental
ˌgran(d)-pə-ˈren-tᵊl How to pronounce grandparent (audio)
adjective
grandparenthood
ˈgran(d)-ˈper-ent-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce grandparent (audio)
noun

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His grandparents are Kim and Rick Smith of Benton and Donna Durnal and Leonard Bargiel, both of North Little Rock. — Cary Jenkins, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026 Goggins was joined at the event by his father, mother, three brothers and a sister, grandparents and a cavalcade of friends who were delighted to interact with the team and players throughout the event. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026 Constructive Playthings was founded by Freiden’s grandparents in 1953. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 The 3-year-old child and his grandparents are hospitalized, but in stable condition, according to a statement from the Macomb County Sheriff's Office. — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grandparent

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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

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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