grand

grand1 [ grænd ] adjective **

1. ) a grand place, object, or occasion is very impressive:

The house was spacious and grand.

The ball was a very grand affair.

a ) a grand idea, plan, or action is impressive because it tries to achieve a lot:

a grand plan to reform U.S. health care

grand design: the grand design of a single market for Europe

2. ) a grand person behaves as if they are very important:

I could have given you some hints, but I suppose you thought yourself too grand.

3. ) OLD-FASHIONED very good or enjoyable:

It would be grand if she could come.

4. ) most important. This word is often used in people's titles:

Robert was the grand marshal of the Saint Patrick's Day parade.

the grand prize

grand old

old, well known, and usually popular:

the last game played at that grand old stadium

the grand old man of something

a man who is old and very respected because of his achievements in his profession:

the grand old man of science fiction writing

grand

grand 2 [ grænd ] noun count

1. ) (plural grand) INFORMAL a thousand dollars:

Donald made over 75 grand last year.

2. ) a GRAND PIANO