grandson

noun

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

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Last week, the Herald reported on a meeting between Rubio’s advisers and Raúl Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, Raúl Castro’s grandson, bodyguard and closest aide. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026 The business is a partnership with restaurant group Venture Kitchen and Sean Thomas, grandson of Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 In recent weeks Rubio has been in talks with Raul Rodriguez Castro, the grandson of Raul Castro, who is still considered a key player in Cuban politics behind the scenes. Alexandra Glorioso, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026 Evan Johnstone of Reno, Bechtel’s grandson, declined to comment on the sale. Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 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 6 Mar. 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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