grandson

noun

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

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Pierce was able to pass those lessons along to his grandson, Malcolm, who has signed a tennis scholarship to Coppin State University in Baltimore. Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026 In addition to his daughter, survivors include his sons, Christopher and Timothy, and his grandson, Brandon. Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026 Speaking with mounting effort, his voice getting fainter and coming close to breaking, Trotsky ordered Seva, his grandson, to be taken away to safety. Josh Ireland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford, great-grandson of the company’s founder, pointed to a line of affordable electric vehicles the automaker plans for 2027, including a $30,000 pickup. Bloomberg, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 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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