grandkid

noun

grand·​kid ˈgran(d)-ˌkid How to pronounce grandkid (audio)

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The secret formula for picking winning numbers − at least for those who didn't let the machine choose random numbers for them − seemed to be birthdates, specifically those of the players' kids and grandkids. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 All the grandkids are sitting in front of me. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025 Zwick was and is excited to go to work each day, but much more interesting will be how excited his grandkids will be each morning. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Meanwhile, Bergen enjoys posting throwback pictures and heartfelt snaps with her grandkids. Jessica Booth, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grandkid

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grandkid was in 1895

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“Grandkid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandkid. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

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