grandson

noun

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

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Having a granddaughter and grandson! Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026 Gildenman’s grandson ultimately brought it to Israeli instrument maker Amnon Weinstein, founder of the Violins of Hope collection. Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026 Villeda and her grandson live together in a South Austin apartment. Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026 Created by Harrison Fishman (The Big Parade), and Robert Redford’s grandson Dylan Redford, who exec produce and direct, the series comes from A24 and Central Pictures, the production company founded by Marty Supreme director Josh Safdie. Peter White, Deadline, 26 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 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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