grandchild

noun

grand·​child ˈgran(d)-ˌchī(-ə)ld How to pronounce grandchild (audio)
: the child of one's son or daughter

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Under the current rules, only the children or grandchildren of Madrid socios can apply to become Madrid socios. Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 In the year 2100, my youngest grandchild will be 76. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025 The couple has been together for over 40 years and has eight grandchildren. Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025 Survivors include her sons, Jeff, Nate and Eric, and her grandchildren, Brett, Julia and Ethan. Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grandchild

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First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grandchild was in 1569

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“Grandchild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandchild. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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grandchild

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

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