grandson

noun

grand·​son ˈgran(d)-ˌsən How to pronounce grandson (audio)
: the son of one's son or daughter

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The Miami Herald has previously reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s advisers met with Raúl Castro’s grandson, Raúl Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, in the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts last month. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026 He is survived by his wife, Sharon, two children and a grandson. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026 Mike Kelly, his grandson, tells the story. Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 Snell is survived by his wife, Sharon; son, Beau; daughter, Jada, and grandson, Donte. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grandson

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1573, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grandson was in 1573

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“Grandson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandson. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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grandson

noun
grand·​son ˈgran(d)-ˌsən How to pronounce grandson (audio)
: a son of one's son or daughter

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