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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His children and grandchildren have carried on that legacy ever since. Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026 In addition to his wife, York is survived by four children, Sean, Maurice, Chandler and Jeremy; six grandchildren; and a sister, Diana Wortham. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026 And Pinto’s mom also created a play area in her house for her grandchildren. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026 The necklace features a ruby on one side—representing Camilla’s July birthstone—and on the other side, the initials of her five grandchildren are engraved. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026 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 11 Feb. 2026.

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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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