grandpa

[ gran-pah, -paw, grand-, gram-, gram-puh ]

noun

, Informal.

1. grandfather.

grandpa

/ ˈɡrænd-; ˈɡræm-; ˈɡrænd-; ˈɡrænpəˌpɑː; ˈɡrænˌpɑː /

noun

1. informal words for grandfather

Word History and Origins

Origin of grandpa¹

First recorded in 1885–90; grand- + pa

Example Sentences

“Every single person who saw the documentary had the same feeling: ‘I need to call my mom, I need to call my dad, I need to call my grandma, grandpa; I need to spend more time with my kids.’

From Los Angeles Times

His 17-year-old daughter Kai spoke publicly for the first time during the RNC, describing Trump as "very caring and loving" and "a normal grandpa".

From BBC

“To me, he’s just a normal grandpa. He gives us candy and soda when our parents aren’t looking,” she said.

From BBC

“Whenever I entered the neighbourhood, they would shout, 'Grandpa, Grandpa! What did you bring us?' I would give them candies, crisps, and popcorn. Their loss fills me with sorrow; they all died. Their mother is still trapped under the rubble with one of her children.”

From BBC

“Hey Grandpa,” I said out loud, my voice surprising me in the quiet cemetery.

From Slate

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