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

The grounds feature an approximately 800-square-foot guesthouse, deep swimming pool and spa, tennis and pickleball court, mature landscaping, a private dock and a collection of childhood attractions built for the family’s children and grandchildren. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Survivors include the couple’s daughter-in-law, Jennifer, grandchildren Zack, Colton (and wife Mary Blair), Nick (and wife Shelby) and Kendall, and great grandchildren Mary Dee and Gus. — Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026

Things can get even more complicated when several children or grandchildren inherit the property. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The meeting at Highgrove, the monarch’s private country residence in Gloucestershire, England, was a significant moment, marking the first time the 77-year-old monarch has been reunited with his grandchildren in four years. — Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 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