grandparent

[ gran-pair-uh nt, -par-, grand- ]

/ ˈgrænˌpɛər ənt, -ˌpær-, ˈgrænd- /

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noun

Nearby words

grandnephew, grandniece, grandpa, grandpapa, grandpappy, grandparent, grandrelle, grandsire, grandson, grandstand, grandstand finish

Origin of grandparent

First recorded in 1820–30; grand- + parent

Related forms

grand·pa·ren·tal

[gran-puh-ren-tl, grand-] /ˌgræn pəˈrɛn tl, ˌgrænd-/, adjectivegrand·par·ent·ing, noun

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She welcomed us warmly, and shared memories of my grandparents and great-grandparents.
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British Dictionary definitions for grandparents

grandparent

/ (ˈɡrænˌpɛərənt, ˈɡrænd-) /

noun

the father or mother of either of one's parents

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