granddaughter

noun

grand·​daugh·​ter ˈgran(d)-ˌdȯ-tər How to pronounce granddaughter (audio)
: the daughter of one's son or daughter

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Luckily for the 43-year-old actress — who happens to be Rooney Mara’s older sister, as well as great-granddaughter of both Tim Mara, founder of the New York Giants, and Art Rooney, founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers — her part in Imperfect Women involves plenty of undead acting, too. Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026 His granddaughter followed in his footsteps by creating the far right-wing Freedom of Action party in 2003. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026 Mussolini’s granddaughter has long moved between the worlds of Italian entertainment and politics. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026 The granddaughter to whom the estate was left is the child of Caleb Miske. Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for granddaughter

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of granddaughter was in 1608

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

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granddaughter

noun
grand·​daugh·​ter ˈgran-ˌdȯt-ər How to pronounce granddaughter (audio)
: a daughter of one's son or daughter

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