grandson

noun

grand·​son ˈgran(d)-ˌsən How to pronounce grandson (audio)
: the son of one's son or daughter

Examples of grandson in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her grandson, Busro Robinson, threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Butch Huskey, who was the last Mets player to wear No. 42 before it was retired in 1997. Melissa Noel, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024 But Oprah Winfrey just shopped among others, recalls Eddie’s grandson, Mitchell, who worked at the store for 30 years and is now retired in Wellington. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024 Bad Boys for Life picks up 17 years after Bad Boys II with the birth of Marcus’ grandson, who is named after him. Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024 Landing on the shores of Brittany, France, the statesman and his grandson, Temple (Noah Jupe), embark on a mission to politically and financially lure French diplomats to America’s side. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024 Read Next National Teen grandson fatally shoots grandfather during fight, Oklahoma cops say. Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024 Her mother, Ann Maynard Payne, is a single parent who relies on permanent disability payments to support Olivia and a grandson. Haley Messenger, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2024 Today winemaking is carried out by the original owner’s grandson, Helmut. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024 Couric held her grandson in another shot, making a surprised face as the baby appeared to let out a tiny yawn. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grandson was in 1573

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“Grandson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandson. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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grandson

noun
grand·​son ˈgran(d)-ˌsən How to pronounce grandson (audio)
: a son of one's son or daughter

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