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

Ryan explained that the grandmother and her three grandchildren had been dropped off at the park by the children’s parents. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

Nibishaka is on her way to see her son and grandchildren, who live across the river from her settlement. — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026

Treister is survived by his sons Charles and Eliot; their wives, Lisa and Michele, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Along with his children, Ruddle is survived by six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, as well as Balamaci. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 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