grandpa
noun
grand·pa
ˈgran(d)-ˌpä 
-ˌpȯ;
ˈgram-ˌpä
-ˌpȯ
plural grandpas
informal
: the father of one's father or mother : grandfather sense 1a
This is an old photo of your grandma and grandpa.
—often used as a form of addressGrandpa, will you read me a story?
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What our gifter says: My father-in-law—grandpa to 13!—loves wowing the whole family with quirky facts.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
My grandpa was a professional drummer who toured all the time.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2024
In the picture, the toddler wore a black leotard with tulle around the arms and legs, looking into the camera as her grandpa snapped her picture.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
That’s not something your average grandpa is going to do.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2024
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
My grandpa was a professional drummer who toured all the time.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2024
In the picture, the toddler wore a black leotard with tulle around the arms and legs, looking into the camera as her grandpa snapped her picture.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
That’s not something your average grandpa is going to do.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Grandpa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandpa. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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