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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Flora is the granddaughter of Princess Alexandra, a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth, and the baby is her first with her husband, Swedish financier Timothy Vesterberg. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026 Flora Vesterberg, granddaughter of Princess Alexandra, announced her pregnancy on Instagram. Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026 And her 20something granddaughter Lucy is a college dropout with zero confidence or direction in life. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026 Schreck collaborated with animation director/producer Rachel Gitlevich; executive producer Tim Finn and producer Sylvie BosRau, the granddaughter of UPA co-founder Steve Bosustow and daughter of Tee Bosustow. William Earl, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026 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 22 Jan. 2026.

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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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