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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Butler is survived by sons Anthony and Randy, four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025 He is survived by a daughter, Donna Lucas Watts; a son, Michael Lee Lucas; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025 Scott wanted to be home, fawning over grandchildren. Jevon Phillips, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025 Crisco was devoted to his large family and is survived by six children, 19 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 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 28 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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