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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On the day of her murder, her daughter and grandchildren arrived at her residence and grew concerned at the circumstances, per the prosecutor's office statement. Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025 East Fork gained a passionate following for its signature mugs sometime around 2019, but the brand has been producing ceramic dinnerware in North Carolina since founder Alex Matisse (yes, the great-grandchild of that Matisse) started the business in 2010. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025 Between shedding pets and messy grandchildren, shoppers agree the Levoit leaves no trail of crumbs or dust un-swooped. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025 The largest transfer of wealth in history – estimated at $84 trillion – is now underway, with most of that wealth passing to children and grandchildren. William Jarvis, Fortune, 28 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 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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