On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Grandpa. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as grandfather or gramps and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Grandpa in a sentence
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Grandpa meaning
grandfather
Synonyms of Grandpa
Using Grandpa
- The main meaning on this page is: grandfather
- Useful related words include: grandfather, gramps, granddad, grandad.
- In the example corpus, grandpa often appears in combinations such as: my grandpa, and grandpa, grandpa and.
Context around Grandpa
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 7 start, 7 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Grandpa
- In this selection, "grandpa" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 23.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, great, dad, beloved, passed, stooped and film stand out and add context to how "grandpa" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 12 great grandpa to 13 and and devoted grandpa to josef. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "grandpa" sits close to words such as ahmedabad, arbitrarily and bartlett, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with grandpa
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
From there it’s all Grandpa Simpson. (7 words)
Hey, remember when grandpa thought it was a good idea to detonate? (12 words)
He was a beloved husband, dad, grandpa, dog-grandpa, coworker, mentor, and friend. (13 words)
From the weird uncle who always deserves the side-eye, to the grumpy grandpa who only wants some peace and quiet to watch the Steelers, the annual holiday is always filled with a cast of characters that should only be in the same room for Thanksgiving. (46 words)
By far the most accomplished actor in the cast of Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, Hollywood legend James Hong plays Grandpa Wing, Sam's maternal grandfather who often regales him with ancient Chinese folk tales. (35 words)
His grandpa passed away a year ago, but when Lyons looks at one sauna stone or another, he recalls a vivid image: a particular moment when his grandpa stooped to pocket that rock. (33 words)
Hey, remember when grandpa thought it was a good idea to detonate? (12 words)
Example sentences (20)
Beloved Grandpa to 12 & Great-grandpa to 13. John will be greatly missed by all his family & friends.
Lola’s mum, Limara Hill, said: “Lola’s great grandpa, who is my grandpa, has been fighting cancer for over five years with outstanding support and help from The Beatson.
Norman Patrick Paget passed away peacefully on April 22, aged 93. A beloved husband of the late Joyce, a loving father to Lesley, Julie and Carol, much-loved grandpa and great-grandpa.
His grandpa passed away a year ago, but when Lyons looks at one sauna stone or another, he recalls a vivid image: a particular moment when his grandpa stooped to pocket that rock.
The War With Grandpa Film Clip - Shaving Cream - Peter tries coming to grips with the idea that his Grandpa is moving in and sending him up to the dreaded attic.
He was a beloved husband, dad, grandpa, dog-grandpa, coworker, mentor, and friend.
Grandpa and Grandma Bunny - Grandpa and Grandma Bunny are Father Bunny's parents.
A 97-year-old grandpa from Uasin Gishu county who has never married any woman in his vast lifetime has finally found love.
A dear father in law of Natasha and Stefan, and proud and devoted Grandpa to Josef David and Louis John.
And Grandpa does a good job as he shows Diana how to read animal and bird tracks and understand what scat (that’s poop) can teach about an animal.
A wooden cutout of Grandpa Bredo - the eponymous corpse of Frozen Dead Guy Days fame - still stands guard outside of the Nederland Visitors Center on March 6, 2023.
Beloved husband of Rosalind, much loved father of Helen, Philippa, Emma and Sally, cherished Grandpa of Drew, Alex, Morgan, Sylvan, Liv and Seren.
By far the most accomplished actor in the cast of Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, Hollywood legend James Hong plays Grandpa Wing, Sam's maternal grandfather who often regales him with ancient Chinese folk tales.
Devoted husband of Sally and a much loved father, stepfather, grandpa and brother.
From there it’s all Grandpa Simpson.
From the weird uncle who always deserves the side-eye, to the grumpy grandpa who only wants some peace and quiet to watch the Steelers, the annual holiday is always filled with a cast of characters that should only be in the same room for Thanksgiving.
He baited a fish hook on his first try when he went fishing with his grandpa.
He was a man of great character, an anchor to many, and he will be deeply missed as Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Friend, and Colleague.
He was an adored husband to Norma, a much loved dad to Sarah & David and Grandpa to Sam, Lucy & Ellie.
Hey, remember when grandpa thought it was a good idea to detonate?
Common combinations with grandpa
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- my grandpa 23×
- and grandpa 21×
- grandpa and 17×
- his grandpa 13×
- grandpa to 12×
- with grandpa 9×
- grandpa was 6×
- grandpa who 5×
- grandpa joe 5×
- of grandpa 4×