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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McDonald is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathy; his five children, Seven, Devin, Ryan, Tara Taylor and Emily; a brother, Billy; and four grandchildren. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026 McDonald was married four times, most recently to Kathy McDonald, and had five children and four grandchildren. ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026 McDonald is survived by wife Kathy Wright, his children Devin, Seven, Tara, Emily and Ryan, and multiple grandchildren. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026 In addition to his son, Franzen is survived by his wife of 56 years, Peggy; another son, Craig; two grandchildren; two brothers, Gary and Todd; and a sister, Kathleen Swanson. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grandchild

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1569, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grandchild was in 1569

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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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