granddaughter

noun

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

Examples of granddaughter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The British monarch has recently been sporting the red and yellow twisted strand accessory, which looks like the ones his 9-year-old granddaughter Princess Charlotte wore this weekend. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024 Nationally, high-profile contributors have publicly and privately tried to pressure Biden — from George Clooney to Abigail Disney, granddaughter of Roy Disney. Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2024 Coastal granddaughter is, of course, the coastal grandma aesthetic’s closest relative. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024 He is survived by wife Mary Ann, daughters Jennifer and Sabrina, granddaughter Breanne, grandson Luke, two great-grandsons, Chance and Grey, and a sister, Nancy. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for granddaughter 

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Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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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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