grandparent
/ˈɡrænpeərənt/ · /ˈɡrænperənt/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #209 in the learning path
祖父母或外祖父母之一
Definitions
n. The father or mother of one of your parents.
祖父母或外祖父母之一
Example
Each grandparent brought a homemade dish to our picnic.
每位祖辈都带了一道自制的菜来参加我们的野餐。
A grandparent can provide valuable emotional support when both parents work outside the home.
当父母都在外工作时，祖父母或外祖父母可以提供宝贵的情感支持。
Collocations
- grandparents and grandchildren
- visit your grandparents
- maternal grandparents
Word family
- grandmother (n.)
- grandfather (n.)
- grandchild (n.)
Usage tip
单数指一位祖辈；复数可指祖父母或外祖父母。
FAQ
- What does grandparent mean?
- The father or mother of one of your parents.
- How is grandparent pronounced?
- UK /ˈɡrænpeərənt/, US /ˈɡrænperənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
