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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My grandpa was a farmer who then served in the military.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Joel Hedtke; maternal uncle, Jason Klimek; and his sunshine, Brooke Jeannequin.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The brothers took cues from their dad, and inspiration from their grandpa, while evolving into similar yet distinct players.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
Congratulations on another year of being the coolest dad around – second only to grandpa!
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Joel Hedtke; maternal uncle, Jason Klimek; and his sunshine, Brooke Jeannequin.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The brothers took cues from their dad, and inspiration from their grandpa, while evolving into similar yet distinct players.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
Congratulations on another year of being the coolest dad around – second only to grandpa!
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Grandpa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandpa. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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