great-nephew

noun

great-neph·​ew ˈgrāt-ˈnef-(ˌ)yü 

chiefly British -ˈnev-

: grandnephew

Examples of great-nephew in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Beta has put in the legwork, sourcing enlightening testimony from figures including Maupin and Alice’s great-nephew Steven Ellison, better known by his producer-musician moniker, Flying Lotus. — Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

He is survived by his two stepdaughters, his father, his sister, his brother, three nephews, one niece, and one great-nephew. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 July 2026

Hemecker is survived by two stepdaughters, as well as his father, sister, brother, three nephews, one niece and a great-nephew. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 July 2026

Today, the company remains in the family, with Wainscott’s great-great-nephew Fielding Rogers in charge. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for great-nephew

• nephew

Kids Definition

great-nephew

noun

: grandnephew