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

Torres worries that too much deli meat will be bad for the health of her grandchildren, ages 12, 15 and 16. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

Morrison’s grandchildren donated the land for the library in 1989 and had worked closely with library officials on the new name. — Chase Jordan july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Most of his grandchildren have at some point worked at LC Barreto. — Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 23 July 2026

She is survived by five children, her mother, two siblings, 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a large extended family. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 July 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