grandparent

noun

grand·​par·​ent ˈgran(d)-ˌper-ənt How to pronounce grandparent (audio)
: a parent of one's father or mother
grandparental adjective
grandparenthood noun

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Her mother’s expectations prompt 12-year-old Rosie to take a break from her musical gift and spend time visiting her grandparents. Rachel Clark, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 In general, the agreement is that children under two should have no screen time at all, except for video chatting with grandparents or other family members, which is considered quality time interacting with others. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 In addition to the White House, Republican Utah politician Sam Parker also reacted to Gomez’s video by suggesting she should be deported because her grandparents originally came to the United States illegally. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 4 Feb. 2025 Her parents are Emmy winner Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, and her grandparents are the late Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, who together performed as a part of the 1960s comedy team Stiller and Meara. Dave Quinn, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for grandparent 

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grandparent was in 1574

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“Grandparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandparent. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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grandparent

noun
grand·​par·​ent ˈgran(d)-ˌpar-ənt How to pronounce grandparent (audio)
-ˌper-
: a parent of one's father or mother

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