granddad

[gran-dad] / ˈgrænˌdæd /

NOUN

grandfather

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ancestor grandpa patriarch

STRONG

elder forefather gramps granddaddy pap

WEAK

grandpappy paternal forebear

Example Sentences

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The birth of his first child has apparently given Shohei Ohtani granddad strength.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2025

Olivia's message read: "If you find my bottle please ring my granddad John."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

In a tribute, Mr Dawson's family described him as a "much-loved father, granddad and partner who will be greatly missed".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2025

Ray says he feels "lucky" to have had access to the drug via the NHS, especially now he is a granddad to Willow.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025

“I think we should talk to my granddad about it.”

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson