great-uncle

noun

great-un·​cle ˈgrāt-ˈəŋ-kəl 

: granduncle

Examples of great-uncle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her great-uncles and grandfather—who was a drummer and a singer—were once in talks with Motown about signing. — Meagan Jordan, VIBE.com, 10 July 2026

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

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