Plural of grandfather
regular plural
The plural of grandfather is grandfathers.
Forms of grandfather
| Singular | grandfather /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | grandfathers |
| Countable | countable |
Grandfathers in a sentence
- It was found that, on average, maternal grandfathers were more involved with adolescent grandchildren than paternal grandfathers.2016, Jo-Pei Tan, Ann Buchanan, “Links between Grandfather Involvement and Adolescent Well-being in England and Wales”, in Ann Buchanan...
- They appeared before us in their grandfathers’ kaftans—staid boiars, majestic boiarins.2010, Richard Wortman, “[Fedor] Solntsev, [Alexey] Olenin, and the Development of a Russian National Aesthetic”, in Cynthia Hyla…. From the entry boiar
- You forget your grandfathers were of the nobility.2011, Patricia Rice, Moonlight and Memories. From the entry marquesate
- You will not find the young grimesters talking like their fathers and grandfathers; instead they shout Jafaikan at each other.2008, The Beat - Volume 27, Issues 1-4, page 63. From the entry grimester
- Grandfathers decked out in bright yellow and green soccer jerseys, showing off Eiffel Towers shaved into the back of their heads.1998 June 10, Jill Lieber, “Having a ball in Paris: France hosts soccer's world best”, in USA Today. From the entry Eiffel Tower
Meaning of grandfather
- noun A father of someone's parent.
- noun A male forefather.
- noun The archived older version of a file that immediately preceded the father file.
Questions about the plural of grandfather
- What is the plural of grandfather?
- The plural of grandfather is grandfathers.
- Is grandfather countable?
- Grandfather is a countable noun.
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