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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King Charles’ fallout with Prince Harry has had a devastating side effect on his relationship with his grandchildren. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 21 June 2025 Looking at her grandchildren’s interest in a Juneteenth parade, Wendy Kimble can’t help but feel proud. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025 The timing was right because it’s been eight weeks and her grandson, the first grandchild, was recently born. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2025 Cadence spends two years away from Beechwood in the book After the accident of summer 15, the eldest Sinclair grandchild, Cadence (Lind), doesn’t return to Beechwood Island for two years. Alyssa Davis, People.com, 19 June 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 26 Jun. 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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