grandson

noun

grand·​son ˈgran(d)-ˌsən How to pronounce grandson (audio)
: the son of one's son or daughter

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He is survived by his sister Margaret Thrift, his daughter, two grandsons and four great grandchildren. TIME, 4 Mar. 2025 During the anthem, the image of Trump appeared on giant screens at both ends of the stadium, with his daughter and his grandson and his dour salute. Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025 The news was confirmed by Sam Saunders, grandson of the legendary Arnold Palmer and a member of the tournament's exemption committee. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025 Her 11-year-old grandson Mahmoud passes the time by jumping from a stage in the hall next to their makeshift quarters onto the bedrolls below. Jeremy Diamond, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grandson

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First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grandson was in 1573

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“Grandson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandson. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.

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grandson

noun
grand·​son ˈgran(d)-ˌsən How to pronounce grandson (audio)
: a son of one's son or daughter

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