grandparent
Parent's own parent
A grandparent is the parent of one's parent—a grandmother or grandfather.
The term encompasses both maternal and paternal sides: My grandparents on my mother's side lived in Ohio.
Grandparents often occupy a special role in family life, associated with spoiling children and passing down traditions.
The verb grandparent means to act in that capacity: She grandparents three kids.
Study of family descent
- ancestryFamily line of descent
- forefatherAncestor from generations past
- foremotherFemale forebear
- progenitorAncestor or originator
matriarch · patriarch · bloodline · family tree · heritage · descent · roots · generation
Stored past experiences
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
- heirloomsObjects passed through family lines
- keepsakesItems preserved for sentiment
- scrapbooksBooks for preserving mementos
old photos · family recipes · bygone · yesteryear · sepia · vintage · antiques · mementos
Female elder relative
- grandpaParent's father
- grannyInformal term for grandmother
- granddadParent's male parent
- nanaInformal term for grandmother
papa · abuela · abuelo · nonna · babushka · gran · gramps · bubbe
Caring for others' children temporarily
- childcareSupervision of young ones
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- spoilingCausing ruin or decay
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
storytime · cookies · afterschool · weekends · sleepovers · pickup · watching · minding
Advanced in age
- seniorHigher in rank
- retiredNo longer in workforce
- pensionerRetired payment recipient
- octogenarianPerson in ninth decade
nonagenarian · gray-haired · silver-haired · wrinkles · aging · longevity · vitality · frailty
Wisdom keeper or seasoning
- adviceGuidance on decisions
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
- storiesAccounts or building levels
lessons · teachings · proverbs · insight · mentorship · patience · perspective · values
genealogy
Study of family descent
- ancestryFamily line of descent
- forefatherAncestor from generations past
- foremotherFemale forebear
progenitor · matriarch · patriarch · bloodline · family tree · heritage · descent · roots · generation · forebear
memories
Stored past experiences
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
- heirloomsObjects passed through family lines
- keepsakesItems preserved for sentiment
old photos · scrapbooks · family recipes · bygone · yesteryear · sepia · vintage · antiques · mementos · storytelling
grandma
Female elder relative
nana · papa · abuela · abuelo · nonna · babushka · gran · gramps · bubbe
babysitting
Caring for others' children temporarily
- childcareSupervision of young ones
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- spoilingCausing ruin or decay
nurturing · storytime · cookies · afterschool · weekends · sleepovers · pickup · watching · minding · bonding
elderly
Advanced in age
octogenarian · nonagenarian · gray-haired · silver-haired · wrinkles · aging · longevity · vitality · frailty · nursing home
sage
Wisdom keeper or seasoning
- adviceGuidance on decisions
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
stories · lessons · teachings · proverbs · insight · mentorship · patience · perspective · values · life lessons
- family membersmother, father, sister, brother, son
- Grandparentsgrandma, grandpa, granny, nana, papa
- kinshipmother, father, sister, brother, children
- ancestorsancestor, ancestors, forebears, forebear, forbear
- childhood influencesmentor, teacher, coach, pet, cartoon character
- extended familyaunt, uncle, great aunt, great uncle, grandma
grandparentgrandchild
Offspring's offspring
grandson · granddaughter · grandkid · descendant · descendent
- great grandparentsYour grandparents' parents
- grandparents houseOlder relatives' dwelling
- great great grandparentsAncestors four generations back
- grandparent scamFraud targeting seniors via fake relatives
- grandparent rightsElders' legal visitation claims
- Grandparents DayHoliday honoring older relatives
grandparents, grandparenting, great-grandparents, grandparented, grandparenthood, grandparental, great-grandparent