grandchild

noun

grand·​child ˈgran(d)-ˌchī(-ə)ld How to pronounce grandchild (audio)
: the child of one's son or daughter

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One of my children and three of my grandchildren have participated in college sports. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026 The couple have been enjoying their yard, sometimes with their three young grandchildren who live with one of their two sons in Oceanside. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026 McDermott is married and has four children and one grandchild. Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026 Dominique has denied Caroline’s claims and any wrongdoing with his grandchildren. Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grandchild

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First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grandchild was in 1569

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“Grandchild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandchild. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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grandchild

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

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