# grandparent

/ˈɡɹændˌpɛɹənt/ (US) · /ɡɹˈændpeəɹənt/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/grandparent
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

the mother or father of your parent. You have four of them in your family tree.

For teachers: the parent of one's father or mother.

## Examples

- My grandparent lives in a small house by the sea.
- Every summer, the children visit their grandparent to help in the garden and hear stories about the past.
- The role of the grandparent has evolved significantly in modern society, often shifting from a distant figure of authority to a primary caregiver in multi-generational households.

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