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 great-great-grandson of Frank Zamboni, the inventor of his namesake ice-cleaning vehicle, attended his first postseason game since the Comeback on Katella, a Ducks double-overtime victory over Edmonton in the second round in 2017. Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026 The grandson of a Ford line worker (Henry Ford’s hire Number 389, who signed onto the Blue Oval at age 14), Farley, 63, just marked five years in the role. Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026 Raúl Castro, described by relatives, friends and enemies alike as a devout family man, has a particular fondness for the grandson bearing his name. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 The couple soon acquired the property and commissioned Bac, a writer, illustrator, and grandson of Jérôme Bonaparte—the youngest brother of Napoleon I—to develop it. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 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 29 Apr. 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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