GRANDFATHER Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

grandfather

noun

ˈgran(d)-ˌfä-t͟hər

as in father

a person who is several generations earlier in an individual's line of descent this tradition has been passed down from our pioneer grandfathers

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Recent Examples of grandfather Kai Trump, daughter of Donald Trump Jr, made an appearance at her grandfather’s 2025 inauguration in Washington, D.C., on Monday where he was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. —

Ty Gaskins, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025 Events Monday included an empowerment fair for literacy, health and career development, and a commemorative service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, a church founded by King's grandfather and later led by King's father. —

John Bacon, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025 The artist credits her grandfather for giving her valuable advice that guides her decisions. —

Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 20 Jan. 2025 Inside of the garage was the 1966 Triumph Tiger Cub motorcycle that his grandfather had left him as a memento. —

Gavin Feek, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for grandfather