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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Carbone has 18 years of teaching experience in several universities and has three children and four grandchildren who attended or currently attend Lakeville schools. Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024 The legendary producer, who died on Nov. 3, 2024, is survived by seven children and his grandchildren Quincy Jones accomplished many things in his illustrious career, including his iconic collaboration with Michael Jackson on 1982's Thriller album. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 The producer is also survived by his grandchildren Isaiah Jones Koenig, Quincy Renzo Delight Jones IV, and Nea Jones. Elizabeth Ayoola and Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024 As of 2021, Flava Flav had eight grandchildren, one of whom wore his iconic clock for dress-up day at school. Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grandchild 

Word History

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 24 Nov. 2024.

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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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