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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In addition to his daughter and Fu, Brazil is survived by a son, Alan; two granddaughters; a sister, Vera Green. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025 Seymour shared a video on her Instagram introducing the world to her baby granddaughter, Kristie Love, taking a minute to thank her daughter-in-law's OBGYN in the caption. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 12 June 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, 11 June 2025 Haspel’s great granddaughter Laurie Haspel Aronson still runs the company today. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 June 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 17 Jun. 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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