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| Date: | 1500-1600 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | 'large, great', from Latin grandis |
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grand1 S2 W3
1 big and very impressive [≠ humble]: 
a grand country houseThe party was a grand affair. New Yorkers build on a grand scale.
a grand country houseThe 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.
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
He looked very grand in his ceremonial uniform.the grand end of West Avenue4
Grand
a) used in the titles of buildings or places that are big and impressive : the Grand Hotel Grand Central Station
the Grand HotelGrand Central Stationb) used in the titles of some people who belong to the highest social class : the Grand Duke of Baden
the Grand Duke of Baden5 British English informal excellent : We all had a grand time. Thank you, Shirley, that's grand.
We all had a grand time.Thank you, Shirley, that's grand.6 the final total you get when you add up several numbers or amounts
a grand total
a grand total of You could add the £15,000 Bonus to the First Prize and win a grand total of £125,000!
You could add the £15,000 Bonus to the First Prize and win a grand total of £125,000!8 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
the Grand Old Man of something
the Grand Old Man of British theatre —grandly adverb: 'I am training her to cook for royalty,' Auguste said grandly.
'I am training her to cook for royalty,' Auguste said grandly.
