grandson

noun

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

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The Dolphins are one of six teams that has asked for an interview with Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, the grandson of legendary Dolphins coach Don Shula. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026 My grandson Henry turns 9 today. Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026 Scott leaves behind his wife, two daughters, a grandson and his mother. Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026 Jason Small identified the victim as Simon Gonzalez, his grandson. David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026 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 14 Jan. 2026.

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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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