grandson

noun

grand·​son ˈgran(d)-ˌsən How to pronounce grandson (audio)
: the son of one's son or daughter

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Myrna Besley came from Colorado to jog the BMW Dallas Marathon 5K on Saturday morning, pushing her grandson along the way. Marissa Armas, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025 One senator said her grandson received negative texts about her. Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2025 Pondexter said that the University of Utah covered the cost of Jordan’s funeral and that her grandson had insufficient assets upon his death to warrant probate. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2025 Susan Rainier of Davis walked with her dog Bakos and her seven-year-old grandson Michael Esordienti. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grandson

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First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grandson was in 1573

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“Grandson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandson. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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grandson

noun
grand·​son ˈgran(d)-ˌsən How to pronounce grandson (audio)
: a son of one's son or daughter

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