Grandparent
Noun
UK
/ˈɡrændˌpeə.rənt/
US
/ˈɡrændˌper.ənt/
Definition
The father or mother of your parent.
Example
"Her grandparents live nearby."
"Every summer, we visit our grandparents and help them in the garden."
"Grandparents often teach their grandchildren family values and stories from the past."
Explanation
A grandparent is a parent of your mother or father. That means your grandfather or grandmother. For example, his grandparents live in the countryside. Grandparents often help take care of children and share family traditions or memories. They are an important part of every family, connecting the old generation and the young one. The word “grandparent” can refer to one or both together.