grandson

noun

grand·​son ˈgran(d)-ˌsən How to pronounce grandson (audio)
: the son of one's son or daughter

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Groves is the grandson of Kim Groves, whose 1994 murder by a New Orleans police officer drew national attention, CBS affiliate WWL-TV reported. CBS News, 6 June 2025 Groves is the grandson of Kim Groves, who was killed in a notorious murder-for-hire plot in the Ninth Ward in 1994, the DA’s office said. Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 3 June 2025 When the residents of Salem last saw Hogestyn, the character he's played since 1986 was imparting some poignant words of wisdom on his grandson, Tate (Leo Howard). Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 June 2025 The tragic gathering welcomed back several familiar faces, including grandson Will, daughter Carrie and son Paul. Andy Swift, TVLine, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for grandson

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First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grandson was in 1573

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“Grandson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandson. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

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grandson

noun
grand·​son ˈgran(d)-ˌsən How to pronounce grandson (audio)
: a son of one's son or daughter

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