grandchild

noun

grand·​child ˈgran(d)-ˌchī(-ə)ld 

: the child of one's son or daughter

Examples of grandchild in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

He is survived by his wife, four children and two grandchildren, Isabella and Edward. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026

In addition to her husband, Tighe is survived by two sons, Mike and Danny; and five grandchildren. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Heinz is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Julie, Joe, and John; and two grandchildren. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Inside, the living room shows signs of having been colonized by grandchildren. — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grandchild

• beguiled
• brainchild
• compiled
• defiled
• exiled
• profiled
• refiled
• reviled
• stepchild
• stockpiled
• domiciled
• reconciled

Kids Definition

grandchild

noun

grand·​child ˈgran(d)-ˌchīld 

: a child of one's son or daughter