grandad

[ˈɡrændæd]

grandad Definition

• 1. the father of someone's father or mother
• 2. an affectionate term for an old man

Using grandad: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grandad" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  My grandad fought in World War II.

• Example

  I love spending time with my grandad.

grandad Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for grandad

• grandfather
• grandpa
• gramps

Phrases with grandad

• great-grandad

  the father of someone's grandparent

  Example

  My great-grandad was a farmer.

• step-grandad

  the husband of someone's grandmother or grandfather, who is not the biological grandfather of the person

  Example

  My step-grandad is really kind to me.

• grandad collar

  a type of shirt collar that lies flat and does not fold over

  Example

  He wore a shirt with a grandad collar to the party.

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Summary: grandad in Brief

'Grandad' [ˈɡrændæd] refers to the father of someone's father or mother. It is also used as an affectionate term for an old man. The term can be extended to 'great-grandad' and 'step-grandad.' 'Grandad collar' is a type of shirt collar that lies flat and does not fold over.