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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Two years earlier, two grandchildren of George Halas sold their shares in the team back to the family; and the team used proceeds from the sale to Ryan and McKenna to help pay down debt burdens. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2025 The eldest grandchild of the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Peter selected the engagement ring from the world-famous Mayfair jeweler Pragnall, which has major connections to the royal family. Meredith Kile, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025 Survivors include her stepson, Michael; adopted daughters Jamie and Jody; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025 Paradise is survived by his wife of 42 years, Shelly; his daughter, Laura Housman (Jesse); his son, Michael (Diane); his sister, Angel; and five grandchildren. Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 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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