grandparent Definition
a parent of one's father or mother.
Using grandparent: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grandparent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
My grandparents live in Florida.
Example
She was very close to her grandmother, who passed away last year.
Example
He learned a lot from his grandfather about gardening.
grandparent Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for grandparent
Phrases with grandparent
great-grandparent
a parent of one's grandparent
Example
Her great-grandparents came to the United States from Italy.
the father of one's mother
Example
Her maternal grandfather was a World War II veteran.
the mother of one's father
Example
His paternal grandmother taught him how to knit.
Summary: grandparent in Brief
A 'grandparent' [ˈɡrændˌpɛrənt] is a parent of one's father or mother. It refers to both grandfathers and grandmothers, as in 'My grandparents live in Florida.' The term extends to 'great-grandparent,' denoting a parent of one's grandparent, and 'maternal grandfather' and 'paternal grandmother,' specifying the gender and lineage of the grandparent.
