1. the parent of one’s father or mother; a grandmother or grandfather

Examples

• My grandparent lives in Florida and visits us every summer.
• She is the only surviving grandparent in our family.
• Each child has four grandparents unless there are remarriages.
• The grandparent told wonderful stories about the old days.
• We’re planning a surprise party for our grandparent’s 80th birthday.
• The grandparent enjoys spending time with all the grandchildren.
• My grandparent taught me how to bake cookies from scratch.