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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Spencer Russell was counsel on a Kentucky Supreme Court case regarding grandparent visitation. Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024 Also, what Vance said about would-be Social Security reformers and the impoverishment of grandparents: That has been a Democratic talking-point for decades. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024 His grandparents are the late Marjorie June and Leland England, the late Katheryne Stokes and the late Russell Stokes. Cary Jenkins, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024 While the notoriously private couple hasn’t made any public announcements yet, the Daily Mail reports that the couple’s proud grandparents are reportedly preparing to fly to LA to meet their newest family member—who will be the 12th grandchild for Ackerley’s parents. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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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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