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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Crystal Smith, co-owner of Long's Bakery and great-granddaughter of founders Carl and Mildred Long, told IndyStar. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026 Nuchi Nashoba, the president of the Choctaw Code Talkers Association in Oklahoma, is a great-granddaughter of code talker Ben Carterby. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026 On her mother’s side, Kate is the great-granddaughter of Art Rooney (1901–1988), who founded the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1933. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026 In addition to his wife, survivors include his daughters, Mary, Susan and Holly (a makeup artist on Baywatch), and his granddaughters, Dylan, Katerina, Juliet, Greta, Scarlett, Willow and Roxy. Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 31 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 4 Apr. 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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