grand piano

noun

: a piano with horizontal frame and strings compare upright piano

Examples of grand piano in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The party began with as series of spontaneous performances from guests, including Vodianova’s son Viktor, who played two classical pieces on the grand piano; Skin from Skunk Anansie; DJ Davide Quillace; drag artist Violet Chachki; and model Loli Bahia. Laura Tortora, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024 This trendy Art Deco space features a grand piano with live music, craft cocktails at an opulent bar, the city’s first raw bar, and a fine dining menu with Mediterranean classics served tapas style. Alex Temblador, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024 Her son Freddy, inherited the grand piano Bobbie used to play on tour with Willie for approximately 47 years. Yasmeen Hamadeh, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024 For example, the area around the grand piano in one lounge has more sofa seating rather than solo chairs. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grand piano 

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Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grand piano was in 1793

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“Grand piano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20piano. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

grand piano

noun
: a piano in which the frame and strings are in a horizontal rather than an upright position

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