English Explanatory Dictionary

grandparent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The parent of someone's parent.
verb
  1. Synonym of grandfather.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)pæɹənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-grandparent.wav

Word forms

grandparent grandparents grand-parent grandparenting grandparented

Etymology

From grand- + parent. Compare French grand-parent.

Synonyms

grandfather

Antonyms

grandchild

Related words

mother father

Derived words

co-grandparent grandparental grandparenthood great grandparent great-grandparent great great grandparent great-great-grandparent stepgrandparent
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