Synonyms for

Grandpa

Verb / ˈgræˌndpɑ: / Another word for grandpa — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A grandfather, the father of one's parent.

Synonyms & similar words

granddad gramps grandad grandfather granddaddy grandfather gramps papa opa grampy pop granddad dada granda saba tata pop-pop grandaunt forefather ancestor progenitor patriarch elder senior

Synonyms by register

Formal

grandfather patriarch

Informal

gramps granddad pop-pop papa

Literary

sire progenitor

Antonyms

grandchild granddaughter grandson child offspring descendant

Common collocations

  • my grandpa
  • your grandpa
  • grandpa's house
  • dear grandpa
  • old grandpa
  • loving grandpa
  • kind grandpa

Word family

noun grandfather

Usage note

Grandpa is an informal term. The formal term is grandfather. It is often used affectionately.

Example sentences

  1. My grandpa loves to play chess with me.
  2. When I visit my grandpa, he always has candy for me.
  3. My grandpa fought in a war when he was young.
  4. Grandpa is my dad's dad.
  5. My grandpa has a white beard.

Quotes

  • A grandfather is someone with silver in his hair and gold in his heart. - Unknown
  • A grandfather is someone you can look up to no matter how tall you grow. - Unknown
  • What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies. - Rudolph Giuliani

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