Definition of grandchild
: the child of one's son or daughter
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They were blessed with five grandchildren, Alex and Abby Lentz, Luke Eckerle, and Hollyn and Brayden Lentz.
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She is also survived by three grandchildren, two with spouses: Kristina Helferstay of Carson, CA, Michael and Danielle Helferstay, of San Pedro, CA, and Aaron and Joy Schmelzer of Merrimack, NH.
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He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Marilyn, four children Michael and Timothy (Tim) Shepardson, Mary Strickland and Kathleen (Kathy) Shields along with twelve adoring grandchildren.
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Over time, Mount Vernon came to be packed with young people — Jacky’s offspring, as well as collections of step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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The large home also has space for their six grown children, plus spouses, significant others and four grandchildren who love to visit their home away from home in Louisville.
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Queen Elizabeth II's eldest great-grandchild, Savannah Phillips, just confirmed her status as the most savage member of the royal family after pulling off another antic with her four-year-old cousin Prince George over the weekend.
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Peter Phillips is Princess Anne's only son and the Queen's oldest grandchild.
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As the aerobatic display team, the Red Arrows, released plumes of red, white and blue smoke over the balcony of Buckingham Palace, the queen’s great-grandchildren waved wildly.
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First Known Use of grandchild
1569
GRANDCHILD Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of grandchild for English Language Learners
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: a child of your son or daughter
GRANDCHILD Defined for Kids
Definition of grandchild for Students
plural grandchildren
\-ˌchil-drən\
: a child of a person's son or daughter
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