baby grand

noun

1. the smallest form of the grand piano.

baby grand

noun

1. a small grand piano, approximately 5 feet long Compare boudoir grand concert grand

Word History and Origins

Origin of baby grand¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Old Hollywood’s glamorous nightclub era reemerges with an oversize rounded stage, an electric Roland baby grand piano and lighted birds flanking each side of the stage.

From Los Angeles Times

One example was the baby grand piano splayed out on its back on Caribou Lane off Beverly Glen Boulevard.

From Los Angeles Times

A wooden chess board sat atop a baby grand piano.

From New York Times

"It was an extension of himself, his vehicle of creativity," Austin said of the baby grand piano.

From Reuters

In the seats closest to the glossy baby grand piano, the live music can be a bit loud, which, all things being equal, seems like a good problem to have.

From Seattle Times