grandkid

noun

grand·​kid ˈgran(d)-ˌkid How to pronounce grandkid (audio)

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So many kids and so many of the grandkids, all in one place, at one time. Alex Gonzalez, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 My dad collected coins from various states over the years and has been gifting them to all his grandkids at Christmas. Julie Jordan, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 If none of Grandpa’s grandkids are up for a chess match, no prob. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024 Taylor is so excited to think about having kids and grandkids with Garrett. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grandkid 

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grandkid was in 1895

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“Grandkid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandkid. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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