grandson

noun

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

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Huarte is the grandson of Heisman Trophy winner John Huarte of Notre Dame, who attended Mater Dei. Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 May 2026 The song has nothing to do with grandfather or grandson love. Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026 Einstein follows Lewis Einstein (Matthew Gray Gubler), the brilliant but directionless great-grandson of Albert Einstein. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 May 2026 Schweitzer’s wife fled to the United States in 1938, and their grandson, who lives in the US, is now the family’s sole heir. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 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 2 Jun. 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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