Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

co-grandparent

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.83 in modern English

Syllables: co--grand-par-ent
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The parent of one's son- or daughter-in-law as a common grandparent to children of that union.

Example Sentences

"Most grandparents aren't engaged in a duel with their co-grandparents, but the desire to be the most beloved, most generous grandparent often simmers beneath the surface. […] “It can get to the point where they can't speak to the co-grandparents, or the parents can't have events where they're both there,” she said."

Etymology

* co- + grandparent

Word Breakdown

Prefix: co

Inflected Forms

co-grandparents (plural)

Phrases

co-in-law

Frequently Paired Words

co-in-law co-grandmother co-grandfather

Synonyms

co-parent-in-law

Questions

What does co-grandparent mean?: The parent of one's son- or daughter-in-law as a common grandparent to children of that union.
Where does co-grandparent come from?: * co- + grandparent

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