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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Cooke’s granddaughter, Nicole Cooke-Johnson, saw the project as both deeply personal and part of her ongoing work as the head of his estate. Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025 These simple meals between an elderly Holocaust survivor and her transgender granddaughter became a weekly highlight for both. MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025 Coppola, the granddaughter of Francis Ford Coppola and niece of Sofia Coppola, has previously directed the features Palo Alto (2013), Mainstream (2020) and the Pamela Anderson-led The Last Showgirl (2024). Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025 Initially, the grandparents gave both of their granddaughters permission to use the barn as their wedding venue — but their blessing came with an ultimatum. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for granddaughter

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 30 Sep. 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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