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

In addition to his children Conny and Billy, Cannon is survived by sister Mary Lou, son-in-law Jim, daughter-in-law Beth, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026

Cannon is survived by his children Conny and Billy, his sister Mary Lou, his son-in-law Jim and daughter- in-law Beth, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 July 2026

Then in October, Stewart brought the older of her two grandchildren, Jude, to see Billie Eilish at one of her New York concerts — and documented the evening with a sweet snapshot of the teen and her pals. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Not just Elisabeth, but Irène’s daughter and grandchildren, other friends and relations, and thousands more. — Literary Hub, 17 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