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

Examples of grandparent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What about the former clothing designer’s paternal grandparents? — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Music is in his DNA — his parents were musicians, as were his grandparents. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

With Irish grandparents on both sides, the couple loved the idea of honoring their roots with the destination. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

His parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles often asked him and the other children in the family to put on talent shows. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grandparent

• aberrant
• apparent
• declarant
• stepparent
• transparent
• errant
• parent
• semitransparent

Kids Definition

grandparent

noun

grand·​par·​ent ˈgran(d)-ˌpar-ənt 

-ˌper-

: a parent of one's father or mother