great-niece

noun

ˈgrāt-ˈnēs 

: grandniece

Examples of great-niece in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This may mean sacrificing some Saturday mornings to cheer on a great-niece or great-nephew at their soccer game or attending school plays. — Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

Linda French was hoping to visit her elderly brother, who is recovering from hip surgery, and her little great-nieces and nephews in New York this summer. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

The ceremony was confirmed by her great-niece, Lainey Parton, who posted a remembrance on social media. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026

Tyler had numerous godchildren, more than a dozen nieces and nephews and multiple great-nieces and great-nephews. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1602, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for great-niece

• apiece
• aris
• assise
• caprice
• cerise
• decease
• decrease
• eyepiece
• facepiece
• handpiece
• headpiece
• increase

Kids Definition

great-niece

noun

: grandniece