Word
granddad
Phoneticsgrand·dad, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɹænˌdæd/
UK/ɡɹˈændæd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the father of your mother or father. It is a friendly, informal name for a grandfather.
n. an informal term for a grandfather. Frequently used as a term of address or a proper noun within a family context.
Examples
“My granddad takes me to the park every Sunday.”
“After he retired, my granddad spent most of his time working in the garden and teaching his grandchildren how to grow vegetables.”
“Although he was a man of few words, my granddad possessed a quiet wisdom that often became the focal point of our family gatherings during the holidays.”
Examples
simple
“My granddad takes me to the park every Sunday.”
contextual
“After he retired, my granddad spent most of his time working in the garden and teaching his grandchildren how to grow vegetables.”
complex
“Although he was a man of few words, my granddad possessed a quiet wisdom that often became the focal point of our family gatherings during the holidays.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “granddad” in context.
Verb
01. granddad retires
“My granddad retires next month after forty years at the factory.”
noun + verb
02. granddad spoils
“My granddad spoils the kids with sweets whenever they visit.”
noun + verb
03. resemble granddad
“People say I strongly resemble my granddad when he was young.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. great granddad
“My great granddad lived to be nearly a hundred years old.”
adj + noun
05. late granddad
“My late granddad left me his gold pocket watch.”
adj + noun
06. maternal granddad
“I inherited my green eyes from my maternal granddad.”
adj + noun
07. paternal granddad
“My paternal granddad was a coal miner in Wales.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. photo of granddad
“She keeps a framed photo of her granddad on the mantelpiece.”
noun + prep + noun
09. story about granddad
“My dad told us a funny story about granddad's first car.”
noun + prep + noun
10. look like your granddad
“You really look like your granddad in that old photograph.”
11. named after his granddad
“The baby was named Arthur after his granddad.”
12. stay with my granddad
“I'm going to stay with my granddad for the summer holidays.”
Usage
Often capitalized when used as a proper name for a specific person ('Hi, Granddad').
Etymology
From grand- + dad (“father”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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