grandparent

noun

grand·par·ent ˈgran(d)-ˌper-ənt

: a parent of one's father or mother

grandparental

ˌgran(d)-pə-ˈren-tᵊl

adjective

grandparenthood

ˈgran(d)-ˈper-ent-ˌhu̇d

noun

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Selena Gomez’s grandparents couldn’t be happier for her engagement! —

Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 Linnett leaves behind his mother, Lauren; his siblings, Grace and Jack, his dog, Pippa; and his grandparents, aunts and uncles. —

Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024 Mangione's paternal grandparents, Nicholas and Mary Mangione, were real estate developers who purchased the Turf Valley Country Club in 1978 and Hayfields Country Club in Hunt Valley in 1986. —

Alex Sundby, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024 Perfect for parents, grandparents, or anyone in love with nostalgia, this scanner simplifies a daunting task and makes digitizing old photos a joy. —

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