granddaughter

noun

grand·​daugh·​ter ˈgran(d)-ˌdȯ-tər 

: the daughter of one's son or daughter

Examples of granddaughter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Williams Greaves died in 2014, so the film was finished by son David and granddaughter Liani. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter was expecting again in May. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

He was approached in February 2023 to stage an AI Ring for the sesquicentennial by Katharina Wagner, a great-granddaughter of the composer and current festival director. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

He will then be joined by his family on the field, and his three granddaughters will throw out the ceremonial first pitch to him. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for granddaughter

• backwater
• bathwater
• blackwater
• breakwater
• deepwater
• edgewater
• feedwater
• floodwater
• freshwater
• groundwater
• headwater
• manslaughter

Kids Definition

granddaughter

noun

grand·​daugh·​ter ˈgran-ˌdȯt-ər 

: a daughter of one's son or daughter