grand

/ˈgrand/

Anglo-French grant, grand, large, great, grand, from Latin grandis

adjective

  1. having more importance than others : foremost

  2. having higher rank than others bearing the same general designation

  3. inclusive, comprehensive

the grand champion

grand magnificent imposing stately majestic grandiose mean large and impressive. grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity. magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste.

noun

  1. grand piano

  2. a thousand dollars

geographical name

  1. river 260 miles (418 kilometers) long in southwestern Michigan flowing north and west into Lake Michigan

  2. river 300 miles (483 kilometers) long in northwestern Missouri flowing southeast into the Missouri River

  3. river 200 miles (322 kilometers) long in northern South Dakota flowing east into the Missouri River