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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Real estate publisher and research firm Zonda* has a Baby Chaser Index, which shows that 25% of Boomer households plan to retire near their children and grandchildren. Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Moyers is survived by his wife Judith; three children, Suzanne Moyers, John D. Moyers and William Cope Moyers; six grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025 Walter is survived by his wife, Jan, two sons, three grandchildren and brother Wallace. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 June 2025 After his last service on June 29, Danger plans to spend more time with his children and grandchildren as well as his dog, Lucia. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for grandchild

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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 6 Jul. 2025.

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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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