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

He is survived by three children, five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. — Dan Morain, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Chris Monroe, a bladesmith, started hand-carving wooden swords for his grandchildren in his garage, but word quickly spread among the kids in his neighborhood, per Aging Untold. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026

In addition to her children, Edwards' survivors include her parents, Jack and Liss Vander Baan, who live south of Grand Rapids in Allegan County; a sister, and two grandchildren. — Sheryl Lee, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Julio, 75, moved to Miami around 2000, and had two sons, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. — Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 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