co-grandparent

noun

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

Meanings

nounco-grandparent (plural co-grandparents)

plural co-grandparents

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

    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.

    2009 May 19, Beth Teitell, “Horns Come Out When Grandparents Envy Each Other”, in Boston Globe, archived from the original on 03 Jun 2009, page B7

    Synonyms: co-parent-in-law

Synonyms & antonyms

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

Origin

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APA

co-grandparent. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/co-grandparent

MLA

“co-grandparent.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/co-grandparent. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “co-grandparent,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/co-grandparent.

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