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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In the 1960s and 1970s, these programs delivered incredible, intergenerational benefits, including improved work, education and health outcomes for the participating children (and even their grandchildren)! Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026 Meanwhile, there are others that remain in service for decade after decade until the grandchildren of the original pilots are flying them. David Szondy march 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026 Kraus said his focus on City Council would be on creating a secure, sustainable community where his own grandchildren could thrive by balancing proactive law enforcement with community support. Nathan Pilling march 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026 The shooting comes as the small Crete community continues to recover after a 71-year-old man and his three grandchildren died in a house fire Wednesday morning, and from a triple homicide last Monday that left a 32-year-old man, his mother and stepfather dead. Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 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 2 Apr. 2026.

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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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