Grand describes something large, impressive, or very important. It can also mean proud or dignified in a way that stands out.
“Grand” comes from Old French “grand,” meaning big or great, from Latin “grandis,” meaning full-grown or large. It has long carried both size and status in its meaning.
In American slang, a ‘grand’ is also a thousand dollars, which shows how money and size get linked in our minds. A ‘grand piano’ isn’t about money, though—it’s about the piano’s larger, more powerful shape and sound.
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