granddaughter

noun

grand·​daugh·​ter ˈgran(d)-ˌdȯ-tər How to pronounce granddaughter (audio)
: the daughter of one's son or daughter

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The Oak Ridge Boys’ Southern Gospel roots are underscored by family photos provided by the granddaughter of founding member Wally Fowler. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025 Trump’s eldest granddaughter was photographed in front of and around the White House, including golfing on the White House lawn. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025 Lujan told investigators her granddaughter had fallen down the stairs, according to ABC15. Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025 When a yellow crane appears, memory and reality blur — guiding his spirit home in a final goodbye seen only by his granddaughter. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for granddaughter

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of granddaughter was in 1608

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“Granddaughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granddaughter. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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granddaughter

noun
grand·​daugh·​ter ˈgran-ˌdȯt-ər How to pronounce granddaughter (audio)
: a daughter of one's son or daughter

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