grandpa

noun (a grandpa, grandpas; Grandpa — as a name)

«grandpa» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Grandpa is an informal, friendly word for your grandfather: the father of your mother or your father. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and family lessons, a grandpa is part of the wider family; children may call him Grandpa, Grandad, Granddad, Pop, Poppa, Gramps, Grampa or other names, depending on the family and country. In maths and family trees, a person has two grandfathers. In stories, a grandpa is often wise, kind and full of old tales. Phrases: «my grandpa», «Grandpa's house», «visit Grandpa».

Examples

My grandpa takes me fishing. tree →
Grandpa, can you tell us a story? tree →
I made a card for Grandpa's birthday. tree →
Grandpa used to be a train driver. tree →
We visit Grandpa every Sunday. tree →
Your grandpa is your dad's dad or your mum's dad. tree →
Everyone has two grandpas. tree →
Grandpa is teaching me to play chess. tree →

Note

Plural grandpas. Write «Grandpa» with a capital G when you use it as a name («Hi, Grandpa!») and small g after «my» («my grandpa»). Formal word: grandfather. «Granddad» or «Grandad» are common in the UK, Ireland and Australia.

On Mova

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