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 address

Grandpa, will you read me a story?

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When Branch's grandpa brought Shakespeare into their lives, both Branch and his younger sister were still in elementary school. —

Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 In fact, as an article published by Newsweek last year found, your pup's favorite person can be anyone from the sitter, to the grandpa, or even a neighbor. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 Ronin, whose face is out of frame in the photo, can be seen rocking a blue Baker Skateboards onesie — a popular skater board and clothing brand — in the snap posted on Wednesday, Oct, 16, adorably taking after his pro skater dad and grandpa. —

Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 This Paco Rabanne runway look plays with prints and textures, contrasting an oversized grandpa sweater with mixed checks and plaids. —

Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grandpa