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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In an image that echoes her own baby photo, Anne and the Queen dote on baby Peter Phillips, Anne's first child with her first husband, Mark Phillips, and the Queen's first grandchild. Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 In addition to her seven children, she is survived by 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026 Once, when English visited, Hunt was concerned what his two young grandchildren might say in meeting this man who couldn’t walk. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026 End of an era After 55 years based in Los Angeles, broadcaster Randy Rosenbloom is leaving for South Carolina to mostly retire and spend time with grandchildren. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 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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