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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Then, Lindsay Berra, who is not only the beloved Yankees' granddaughter but a sports writer herself, revealed what the catcher said about the moment behind the scenes. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025 Thirdly, there’s the first official and authorized documentary on Lydia’s mother, Patricia Hearst — granddaughter of publishing titan William Randolph Hearst — which Lydia herself will co-direct and produce. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025 Lee’s granddaughter, Carolyn Yim — the creator of Ply-Knits — has been carrying on the family legacy by producing some of Samuel Gui Yang’s most iconic knitwear pieces. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025 An oil painting that was discovered on a junk site in Capri over 60 years ago may have turned out to be an original Picasso, and two pieces were stolen from the artist’s granddaughter back in February 2007, among other various incidents. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 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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