grandson

noun

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

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Lani Ryan, the organizer of the GoFundMe fundraiser, said her grandson, Julius, was attacked by a pit bull inside his home while resting in the bottom bunk after returning from a spring break spent with her and Julius’ brother at Great Wolf Lodge. Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026 Rubio soon found himself in talks with the grandson of Raúl Castro. Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026 Burrs is survived by daughters Jennifer Martin and Diana Fuller; their husbands; two grandsons; two brothers, a sister and other extended family. Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026 One of my grandsons believes that his denomination is the only one and the rest of us are all sinners. Jeanne Phillips, Dallas Morning News, 24 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 31 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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