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grandparent
GRAN-peh-uh-ruhnt
Grandparent (noun) means the parent of one's mother or father; a grandmother or grandfather. Example: “All four of her grandparents emigrated from Poland.”
noun
1
The parent of one's mother or father; a grandmother or grandfather.
"All four of her grandparents emigrated from Poland."
How to use grandparent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA general, gender-neutral term covering both grandmother and grandfather.
Common pairings
grandparents' house
raised by grandparents
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Word forms
- Plural
- grandparents
- Third person singular
- grandparents
- Past tense
- grandparented
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All four of her _____ emigrated from Poland.
Etymology
From "grand-" plus "parent."
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What does “grandparent” mean?
The word “grandparent” means the parent of one's mother or father; a grandmother or grandfather. In plain terms, a general, gender-neutral term covering both grandmother and grandfather.
How do you pronounce “grandparent”?
“Grandparent” is pronounced GRAN-peh-uh-ruhnt (/ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “grandparent” in a sentence?
Here is “grandparent” used in a sentence: “All four of her grandparents emigrated from Poland.”
What is the opposite of “grandparent”?
The opposite of “grandparent” — its antonyms — is grandchild.
What part of speech is “grandparent”?
“Grandparent” is a noun.
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