great-uncle

noun

great-un·​cle ˈgrāt-ˈəŋ-kəl 

: granduncle

Examples of great-uncle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His great-great-uncle Morris Michtom, an immigrant from what is now Belarus, founded what would become the Ideal Toy Corporation with his wife, Rose. — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Harry wants his kids to get to know their great-uncle, the man formerly known as Prince Andrew. — John Ficarra, Air Mail, 29 Aug. 2026

His great-great-uncle Chic Harley, a halfback, was a three-time All-American for the Buckeyes in 1916, 1917 and 1919. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

His father was a former boxer, and his great-uncle Iran Barkley had been a middleweight boxing world champion. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for great-uncle

• uncle
• carbuncle
• peduncle
• siphuncle

Kids Definition

great-uncle

noun

: granduncle