grand

/ɡrænd/

adjective

  1. Very large or impressive in size, scope, or effect

    B1
    • "The concert was a grand spectacle."B1
    • "She gave a grand speech at the ceremony."B2
    • "The new museum will be a grand addition to the city."C1

  2. Expensive or luxurious

    B2
    • "They stayed in a grand hotel for their honeymoon."B2
    • "The grand car was a symbol of wealth."C1

  3. Dignified or stately

    C1
    • "He spoke with a grand manner."C1

noun

  1. A thousand dollars (slang, informal)

    countable

    • "She won a grand in the lottery."B1
    • "He spent a grand on a new watch."B2
    • "The project cost 5 grand."C1

Collocations

grand openinggrand finalegrand designgrand gesturegrand pianogrand totalgrand slamgrand prixgrandiose

Word family

grandergrandestgrandiosegrandnessgrandly