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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She is survived by her son, Hugo, and three grandchildren, two of whom gave moving statements at the service. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025 Landrigan is survived by his wife; his daughter, India Bayley; his son, and five grandchildren. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025 George and Charme, who have four grandchildren, formed a perfect team. Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025 Police allege the owner of the home where the stabbing occurred allowed her grandchild to have a party there. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Nov. 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 17 Nov. 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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