grandchild

noun

grand·​child ˈgran(d)-ˌchī(-ə)ld How to pronounce grandchild (audio)
: the child of one's son or daughter

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He was surrounded by the soothing sounds of singers Perry Como, Frank Sinatra and Placido Domingo, and the cheerful bustle of children, grandchildren, caregivers and his wife of 62 years. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025 In addition to his son, Much is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Much and Katherine Lipschutz; and four grandchildren. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025 The revival will follow Korie and Willie Robertson, their adult children and grandchildren. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 May 2025 On May 11, Kennedy posted photos on X of him and his grandchildren splashing in a Washington, D.C., creek known to be contaminated with raw sewage. Erika Edwards, NBC news, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for grandchild

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First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grandchild was in 1569

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“Grandchild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandchild. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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grandchild

noun
grand·​child ˈgran(d)-ˌchīld How to pronounce grandchild (audio)
: a child of one's son or daughter

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