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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Citing unidentified sources, the semiofficial Fars news agency reported that several relatives of Khamenei were also killed, including a daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law and grandchild. Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026 In addition to his brother, sister and granddaughter, Coleman Barks is survived his former wife, Kittsu Greenwood; their two sons, Ben and Cole; five additional grandchildren; and his longtime companion, Lisa Starr. Rebecca McCarthy, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026 The Porro family has governance in place to ensure democratic representation, which is pillared by four third-generation partners, all of whom are grandchildren of the founders. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026 Jim Neville, 76, a New Jersey resident spending the week with his family in Delray Beach, was watching his three grandchildren comb through the pile on Tuesday. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 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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