grandchild

noun

grand·​child ˈgran(d)-ˌchī(-ə)ld 

: the child of one's son or daughter

Examples of grandchild in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But none of her 13 grandchildren have gotten the shot, because their parents had heard that the MMR vaccine had changed and now contained aborted fetus parts — which is false. — Maria Godoy, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026

Cerny is survived by his wife, two sons, and two grandchildren. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Cerny is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eileen Cerny; two sons, Tim (Andrea) Cerny and Patrick (Lily) Cerny; and grandchildren, Archer and Cleo. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Eileen; sons Tim and Patrick; daughters-in-law Andrea and Lily; and grandchildren Archer and Cleo. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grandchild

• beguiled
• brainchild
• compiled
• defiled
• exiled
• profiled
• refiled
• reviled
• stepchild
• stockpiled
• domiciled
• reconciled

Kids Definition

grandchild

noun

grand·​child ˈgran(d)-ˌchīld 

: a child of one's son or daughter