grandparents
UKUS
A1
Definitions
n.
The parents of one's father or mother, taken together
祖父母；外祖父母
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgrand-great, large, magnificent
+
parentsfather
=grandparents
Plural of grandparent: grand- ('one generation removed') + parents = both elders of the generation above your parents.
Example Sentences
- 1.
All four of my grandparents are still alive and active.
- 2.
We are visiting my grandparents over the holidays.