grandchild

noun

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

Examples of grandchild in a Sentence

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He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 27 Jan. 2025 Trump's children and grandchildren made statements throughout the inauguration weekend, too, echoing similarities to the British monarchy with Kate Middleton and Queen Camilla at the helm. Tracy Wright, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025 That influence will begin with the children and grandchildren of politicians who will run for office in the future. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 The grief experienced firsthand by dozens of victims’ families produced a generational ripple effect for children and grandchildren. Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 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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