great-uncle

noun

great-un·​cle ˈgrāt-ˈəŋ-kəl 

: granduncle

Examples of great-uncle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the height of their power, Rodríguez Castro’s grandfather and great-uncle, Fidel, were rarely seen without their olive-green military uniforms. — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026

My great-uncle Gregory La Cava was nominated for several Academy Awards as a director. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

My great-aunt and great-uncle had built this house along with my grandfather. — Bo Evans, CBS News, 30 June 2026

For more than 25 years, Morrison has painstakingly researched the Bethlehem Steel club, compiling thousands of articles on his website about a team history had largely forgotten and where two of his great-uncles played. — Stuart James, New York Times, 29 June 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