grand piano

noun

: a piano with horizontal frame and strings compare upright piano

Examples of grand piano in a Sentence

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In the past, it had been derided for its expensive amenities, such as a $134,000 self-playing grand piano, while city officials said the fancy amenities were necessary to distinguish the hotel. Jake Allen, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 Ninety percent of the furnishings in Rosalie, from Bavarian crystal chandeliers to grand pianos to the Wedgewood China and expensive European furniture, are original. Amy Bentley, Oc Register, 7 May 2025 André 3000 stepped out onto this year’s Met Gala carpet with a grand piano strapped to his back and paired the look with a surprise album titled, 7 piano sketches. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025 There’s also a grand piano, because of course there is. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for grand piano

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grand piano was in 1793

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“Grand piano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20piano. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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grand piano

noun
: a piano in which the frame and strings are in a horizontal rather than an upright position

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