grandparent
Translation
grandparent
Examples
Each grandparent gave me a birthday present.
Each grandparent gave me a birthday present.
My grandparents live in the countryside.
My grandparents live in the countryside.
Grammar Patterns
((a/my/etc.)) grandparent a parent of one's father or mother A grandparent's love is special.
Similar Words
Antonyms: grandchild
Etymology
From 'grand' (great, large) and 'parent'. It means the parent of one's parent.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'grand' level of a parent, one generation above.