Grand

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɡɹænd/
• Rhymes: -ænd

Origin

From Middle English, from Anglo-Norman graunt, from Old French grant, from Latin grandis.

Full definition of grand

Adjective

1. Of large size or extent; great; extensive; hence, relatively great; greatest; chief; principal.a grand mountaina grand armya grand mistake
2. Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignified, or noble (said of persons); majestic, splendid, magnificent, or sublime (said of things).a grand monarcha grand viewa grand conception
3. Having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name.a grand lodgea grand viziera grand piano
4. Standing in the second or some more remote degree of parentage or descent -- generally used in composition; as, grandfather, grandson, grandchild, etc.
5. (Ireland) fine; lovelyA cup of tea? That'd be grand.

Noun

1. (US, colloquial) One thousand dollars (cf. G).
2. (British) One thousand pounds sterling.
3. (musical instruments) A grand piano

Related terms

• grandeur
• grandiose
• grandiosity
• grandioso

Anagrams

• DRAGN