grand piano
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of grand piano
First recorded in 1790–1800
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An old recording studio, still adorned with a grand piano, now exists more as a lounging space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Original plans called for an octagonal building with a grand piano.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 14, 2025
Yet another lounging space comes complete with a grand piano and light blue crown molding.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 25, 2025
Visitors to his north London home were often surprised by the quirky pictures and ornaments, as well as the skeletal hand that popped out of the grand piano when they raised the lid.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2025
When we go back into the sitting room, Shorty glances wistfully at the grand piano by the front window.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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