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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Your grandchild's TikTok account, your daughter's Facebook, your son's YouTube channel, or any public audio of them is all the scammer needs. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 Connors is survived by his wife, Eileen, a daughter, Susanne Joyce of Westwood; three sons, John III and Tim, both of Westwood, and Kevin of Dedham; his sister, Margaret Hanks of Dedham; and 13 grandchildren, who had the honors of unveiling his statue to the public for the first time. Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026 Ahead, see the best photos from the weddings of Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren, including Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall and more. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 When my grandchildren were around recently, Marie was gritting her teeth because her nerves were so frayed. Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 7 June 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 13 Jun. 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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