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Grandpa

Noun / 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

granddaddy grandfather granddad grandad gramps 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.

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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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