English · Family & People
grandfather
/ˈɡrænfɑːðə/
[/ˈɡrænfɑːðə/]
parent's father
Beginnernoun
Definition
The father of one's father or mother.
Example
My grandfather taught me how to fish when I was very young.
My grandfather taught me how to fish when I was very young.
Etymology
From "grand," one generation removed, plus "father."
How & Where It’s Used
A core family term; informal forms include "grandpa" and "granddad".