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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His grandchild’s father also died from the drug in 2022. Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025 Grandpa loves playing with his grandchildren and telling stories about sailing and other outdoorsy experiences. Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025 In addition to his daughter, Mr. Feldman is survived by another daughter, Leigh Erika Feldman, of New York City; a sister, Shirley Katz Dahl, of Palm Beach, Florida; and three grandchildren. Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025 With a full house — her son, daughter, sister, and two grandchildren all living with her at 46 Apache St. — Baker quickly got up to check on her family. Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 12 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 21 Jan. 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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