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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Charles’ daughter maintained a ranch in Petaluma, and the new Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity in Richmond is curated by the duo’s granddaughter. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 3 July 2025 Pisces: Lex Murphy Lex Murphy is John Hammond’s granddaughter, visiting the park with her brother, Tim. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 2 July 2025 Grandmother needs help caring for granddaughters after family tragedy: Andretta Owens became the caregiver for her three grandchildren after her daughter died. Jackie Borchardt, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Fannie’s Friends support group: Fannie’s Friends is a virtual support group for adult daughters and granddaughters caring for those living with dementia. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 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 11 Jul. 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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