grandkid

noun

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

Examples of grandkid in a Sentence

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My grandkids often like to go on a waterfall hike, so there are a couple in Malibu. Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026 People who are within a certain demographic need to get with their grandkids and understand what catfish and scammers are. Larry Seward, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026 Poteet is leaving his Local 12 gig to free up his weekends for his grandkids, WVXU reported. Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026 This no-bake dessert is always fun for the grandkids to whip up with Grandpa. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 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 30 Mar. 2026.

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