grandkid

noun

grand·​kid ˈgran(d)-ˌkid How to pronounce grandkid (audio)

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The two also bring their grandkids once a month to swim. Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025 The opening of the midweek Aurora Farmers Market on the city’s West Side on Wednesday was perfect timing for Sonja Meyer of Aurora, who is planning to have her grandkids over for the Fourth of July. David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025 With two of those kids and four grandkids now living with her and her husband, Eschenbrenner was aiming to retire later this year to spend more time with them. Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Coastal grandma Cancer exudes the nostalgic, nurturing vibes that are perfect for the cozy elegance of this Nancy Meyers–influenced aesthetic—no grandkids required. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for grandkid

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grandkid was in 1895

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“Grandkid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandkid. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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