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单词 grandparent
释义

grandparent

noun

grand·​par·​ent ˈgran(d)-ˌper-ənt How to pronounce grandparent (audio)
: a parent of one's father or mother
grandparental
ˌgran(d)-pə-ˈren-tᵊl How to pronounce grandparent (audio)
adjective
grandparenthood
ˈgran(d)-ˈper-ent-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce grandparent (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Because of how easily COVID can spread within a household, some kids have lost both parents; others may have lost a grandparent who was a primary caregiver. Tim Requarth, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2022 Losing a grandparent can be more than merely upsetting. Maggie Fox, CNN, 20 July 2021 In this case, the closest match shared a great-great-grandparent with the victim. New York Times, 27 Mar. 2022 But the costs of caring for a child whom a grandparent or family member hadn't planned on can take a toll. Mary Jo Pitzl, Arizona Republic, 13 Jan. 2022 Being a fantastic grandparent or the neighborhood's go-to gardening resource are legitimate purposes. Roger Whitney, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021 Siblings Sam and Rikki Fogelson, 17 and 15, respectively, weren't there to visit a grandparent or family friend. Clare Proctor, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Aug. 2021 Another global study estimates 1.5 million children have lost a parent, a grandparent or another close caregiver to Covid-19. Aj Willingham, CNN, 21 July 2021 This grandparent showed intolerance and cruelty toward her grandson, who had chosen to wear a gown to his prom. cleveland, 11 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

grandparent

noun

grand·​par·​ent ˈgrand-ˌper-ənt How to pronounce grandparent (audio)
: a parent of someone's father or mother
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