Definitions

grandpa

[gran-pah, -paw, grand-, gram-, gram-puh] / ˈgrænˌpɑ, -ˌpɔ, ˈgrænd-, ˈgræm-, ˈgræm pə /

NOUN

grandfather

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ancestor patriarch

STRONG

elder forefather gramps granddad granddaddy pap

WEAK

grandpappy paternal forebear

Example Sentences

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Many German families have faced the uncomfortable question: What did grandpa do during the war?

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The grandpa I knew was a very mellowed man, so I got to experience more of the charm side.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Her grandpa died two years ago, and her grandma now lives out of town.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“Your grandpa would be ashamed of your boys,” reads its website.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“Your grandpa is here and he’s waiting for you.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls