I. ˌgrand piˈano BrE AmE ( also grand ) noun [countable]
the type of large piano often used in concerts, with strings in a horizontal position ⇨ upright piano
II. grand 1 S2 W3 /ɡrænd/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: 'large, great' , from Latin grandis ]
1 . big and very impressive OPP humble :
a grand country house
The party was a grand affair.
New Yorkers build on a grand scale.
2 . aiming or intended to achieve something impressive:
Henry Luce had a grand design for America’s future.
The company’s grand ambition was to become the first and biggest global airline.
3 . important and rich:
He looked very grand in his ceremonial uniform.
the grand end of West Avenue
4 . Grand
a) used in the titles of buildings or places that are big and impressive:
the Grand Hotel
Grand Central Station
b) used in the titles of some people who belong to the highest social class:
the Grand Duke of Baden
5 . British English informal excellent:
We all had a grand time.
Thank you, Shirley, that’s grand.
6 . a grand total the final total you get when you add up several numbers or amounts
a grand total of
You could add the £15,000 Bonus to the First Prize and win a grand total of £125,000!
7 . grand (old) age an age when someone is quite old:
She had reached the grand old age of 80.
8 . the Grand Old Man of something a man who has been involved in an activity or a profession for a long time and is highly respected:
the Grand Old Man of British theatre
—grandly adverb :
‘I am training her to cook for royalty,’ Auguste said grandly.
III. grand 2 BrE AmE noun [countable] informal
1 . ( plural grand ) a thousand pounds or dollars:
The car cost him 15 grand.
2 . a ↑ grand piano