grandson

noun

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

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Her grandson, King Willem-Alexander, attended the 80th anniversary celebration on Friday. ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 And now, my one grandson is 18. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 Sykes reminded his readers that this is the sort of commercial activity — built around royal-style engagements — that the late Queen Elizabeth wanted to avoid with her grandson and his entrepreneurial wife. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026 Rener and Ryron Gracie are third-generation Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt instructors and the grandsons of Helio Gracie. Janay Reece, CBS News, 16 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 20 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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