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

As was the case with her daughter, her 7-year-old granddaughter was the only girl on the team. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

William’s granddaughter, Liani Greaves, produced the film, with her father David co-directing. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026

Continue reading … STORIED LEGACY — RFK granddaughter dead at 42 after spinal cord injury. — FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Shankly’s granddaughter Karen Gill, who is the author of The Real Bill Shankly, is also involved in the project, which will be filmed in Liverpool and at Anfield, the club’s longtime home. — Peter White, Deadline, 16 Oct. 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