granddaughter

noun

grand·​daugh·​ter ˈgran(d)-ˌdȯ-tər How to pronounce granddaughter (audio)
: the daughter of one's son or daughter

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Mariana Teixeira de Carvalho, granddaughter of Brazilian collector Renato de Albuquerque, persuaded her grandfather to convert his holiday house in Sintra into a permanent home for his priceless collection of porcelain. Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 Berenson, a photographer, actor, and model who was the granddaughter of designer Elsa Schiaparelli and who remained married to Anthony until his passing, died on September 11, having been a passenger on American Airlines Flight 11. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025 The granddaughter was badly hurt, suffering long-term brain damage, punctured lungs and broken ribs, according to officials. Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2025 Despite the tranquility, things take a turn for the worse when the Mexican cartel kidnaps the granddaughter of a close friend. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for granddaughter

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of granddaughter was in 1608

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“Granddaughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granddaughter. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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granddaughter

noun
grand·​daugh·​ter ˈgran-ˌdȯt-ər How to pronounce granddaughter (audio)
: a daughter of one's son or daughter

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