grand piano
Americannoun
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grand pianos
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of grand piano
First recorded in 1790–1800
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The kitchen flows into a spacious family room overlooking the backyard through floor-to-ceiling windows, while the living room is anchored by a marble fireplace and Dewan’s grandparents’ grand piano.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
The very last episode of “The Colbert Report,” which aired in December 2014, closed with the host launching into a rendition of “We’ll Meet Again,” accompanied by Randy Newman playing a grand piano.
From Salon ● May 21, 2026
Original plans called for an octagonal building with a grand piano.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 14, 2025
After dinner we’d go to his house where he’d play his grand piano and various guitars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2025
And next thing I know, Mrs. Walton’s heels are click-clacking their way over to the grand piano below the stage.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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