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

Survivors include his fourth wife, Brona; daughters Kathleen, Triglia and Karen; stepchildren Kate, Marc and Matt; grandchildren Rachael, Kayleigh, Seth and Joshua; great-grandchildren Jessica and Carter; and great-great-granddaughter Bayleigh. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026

He is survived by wife Brona; daughters Kathleen, Triglia and Karen; stepchildren Kate, Marc and Matt; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandaughter. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026

She is survived by her four daughters and their spouses, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandsons, in addition to six siblings and many nieces and nephews. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

With proof, even a great-great-great-great grandchild of a Canadian could qualify. — William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 31 July 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