grandchild

noun

grand·​child ˈgran(d)-ˌchī(-ə)ld 

: the child of one's son or daughter

Examples of grandchild in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Francis Wanje, 62, told CBS News that eight of his family members, including his daughter and two grandchildren, died as part of the cult. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026

Francis Wanje, 62, lost eight family members including two grandchildren to the cult. — Jefferson Kahinju Reuters, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026

Fayet later moved into illustration, illuminating works of poetry and even a book for his grandchildren. — Julie Coe, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026

In the road movie, which is Thailand’s international Oscar feature film submission, a prophecy prompts an aging grandmother to embark on a nine-temple pilgrimage with her children and grandchildren. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grandchild

• beguiled
• brainchild
• compiled
• defiled
• exiled
• profiled
• refiled
• reviled
• stepchild
• stockpiled
• domiciled
• reconciled

Kids Definition

grandchild

noun

grand·​child ˈgran(d)-ˌchīld 

: a child of one's son or daughter