grandparent

Definition

The parent of someone's parent.

Etymology

From grand- + parent. Compare French grand-parent.

Example Sentences

• "A 15-year-old orphan is being forced from the Arizona senior community where he lives with his grandparents after the homeowner’s association said it could face legal issues if he stayed."
• "More than 140,000 US children have lost a parent or grandparent who takes care of them to Covid-19, CDC researchers reported Thursday, which is as many as one in 500 US kids."

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