grandchild

noun

grand·​child ˈgran(d)-ˌchī(-ə)ld How to pronounce grandchild (audio)
: the child of one's son or daughter

Examples of grandchild in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Besides her son, Rowlands is survived by second husband Robert Forrest, daughters Alexandra and Zoe and several grandchildren. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024 The 65-year-old husband, father and grandfather left behind 10 children and more grandchildren — something not lost on Duvall, now 80, who is advocating for a plaque on the courthouse to commemorate his grandfather. Lizzy Alspach, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024 So you and your husband, your children, and your grandchildren. Susan Page, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2024 Ever since, Daley’s mother, Debbie, has remained a fixture at his events; in Paris, she could be seen cheering in the stands with Lance and her grandchildren. Nick Remsen, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grandchild 

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Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 11 Sep. 2024.

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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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