grandson

noun

grand·​son ˈgran(d)-ˌsən 

: the son of one's son or daughter

Examples of grandson in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kendrick Meek, grandson of the late congresswoman Carrie Meek, received the endorsement from South Carolina representative Jim Clyburn, considered a kingmaker in elections. — Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

But Morian Walker, who is pursuing his own lawsuit over his grandson’s stabbing death, said more must be done to keep children safe. — Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

On March 27, 1995, Maurizio Gucci, the head of the Gucci fashion house and grandson of brand founder Guccio Gucci, was shot dead on the doorstep of his Milan office. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 July 2026

Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, the grandson of former Cuban President Raúl Castro, says he is poised to begin negotiating with the United States. — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grandson

• begun
• gudrun
• handgun
• homespun
• outdone
• outrun
• pashtun
• redone
• rerun
• shotgun
• someone
• stepson

Kids Definition

grandson

noun

grand·​son ˈgran(d)-ˌsən 

: a son of one's son or daughter