grandson

noun

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

Examples of grandson in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her grandson, Busro Robinson, threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Butch Huskey, who was the last Mets player to wear No. 42 before it was retired in 1997. Melissa Noel, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024 But Oprah Winfrey just shopped among others, recalls Eddie’s grandson, Mitchell, who worked at the store for 30 years and is now retired in Wellington. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grandson 

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Word History

First Known Use

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 4 May. 2024.

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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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