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grandfather

Noun

Definitions

1. grandfather
2. male senior-citizen

This is a respectful and common way to refer to one's grandfather or an elderly man. It is used both when addressing one's own grandfather and when referring to other older men in a familiar, polite way.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Grandpa, that's the third time you've told that story!" my little brother laughed.

Sentence 2

I wanted to say, "Grandpa, you don't have to force a smile."

Sentence 3

Every evening, my grandfather sits in the garden listening to the radio.

Sentence 4

At our travel destination, Grandpa was holding the map upside down.

Sentence 5

You're right — my grandfather's back does look smaller than it used to.