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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These fraudsters know eerily specific details about seniors, their children, grandchildren, past occupations and even retirement funds. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025 Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo, intent on the return of grandchildren, including those born to mothers in detention and illegally adopted. Julia M. Klein, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025 Legendary producer Quincy Jones, who died on Nov. 3, 2024, is survived by seven children and his grandchildren. Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 July 2025 That’s where his mother saw an unexpected opportunity to have what would be her first grandchild. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for grandchild

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First Known Use

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 19 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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