granddad

noun

grand·​dad ˈgran-ˌdad How to pronounce granddad (audio)
variants or grandad

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It was started in 1947 by Jeff’s granddad, David Ustin, a transplant from the Bronx and a union baker, who opened one of the first bagel shops in L.A, and got involved in co-packing at an early point. Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Cade stuffs his emotions down, the way granddad did it. John Devore, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025 This verbal confrontation didn't happen, but the discomfort of her children finding about their granddad was real. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025 This led him to spend hours playing video games while sneaking unhealthy snacks—until his granddad got in touch with the brothers. Lucy Notarantonio, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for granddad

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First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of granddad was in 1764

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“Granddad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granddad. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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