grandaunt

/ˈɡrændɔnt/

Definitions

1. noun

The mother of one’s parent’s sibling.

“Her grandaunt used to tell her fascinating stories about the family’s history.”

2. noun

A grandaunt, or the wife of one’s parent’s uncle.

“Her husband’s grandaunt lived in a small village nearby.”

Synonyms

  • great-aunt
  • great-great-aunt

Antonyms

  • nephew
  • niece