Synonyms for

Grandparents

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

Definition

Grandparents are the parents of a person's father or mother.

Synonyms & similar words

grandparent grandfolks grands grannies granddads grandmoms grandsires grandsires grandsires grandsires grandmas grandpops grandparents-in-law grandsires

Synonyms by register

Formal

ancestors elders

Informal

granny and grandpa grandfolks gramps and grandma

Literary

forebears kin

Antonyms

grandchildren descendants offspring progeny heirs posterity

Common collocations

  • loving grandparents
  • doting grandparents
  • maternal grandparents
  • paternal grandparents
  • adoptive grandparents
  • grandparents' rights
  • grandparents' day

Word family

noun grandparent

Usage note

The term 'grandparents' refers to the parents of one's parents. It is a plural noun and does not have a direct singular antonym in common usage, though 'grandchildren' is its reciprocal.

Example sentences

  1. I love spending time with my grandparents.
  2. My grandparents always have the best stories to tell.
  3. My grandparents live in Florida.
  4. My grandparents are very proud of me.
  5. My grandparents are coming over for dinner tonight.

Quotes

  • A grandparent is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend.
  • Grandparents are a delightful blend of laughter, caring deeds, wonderful stories, and love.
  • Grandparents are a family's greatest treasure, the founders of a loving legacy, the greatest storytellers, and the keepers of traditions.

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