grandkid

noun

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

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With that, Rochelle took her grandkids home. Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025 Authorities added that Terri was upset the previous night and concerned about babysitting her grandkids, according to her family members. David Chiu, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 Their kids watch it now, their grandkids watch it. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025 Try explaining that to your grandkids next Christmas. John Phillips, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2025.

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