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

DeRamus said his young grandkids also spent the night, and another bullet narrowly missed his grandson. — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

The grandson of the founder of the Hennessy cognac dynasty (also named Kilian Hennessy), Hennessy has known fine liquor his entire life. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

In addition to his wife, Bill was predeceased by his brothers Robert and Donald Rasmussen, sister Vivien and grandson Justin Van Hollebeke. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

The fire resulted in the loss of Smothermon’s other grandson, two dogs and dozens of guinea pigs. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 18 Aug. 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