grandson

noun

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

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Just a grandmother, bringing her grandson to experience democracy for the first time. Alejandro Puyana, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 The wine is named for Fred Caley Smith (1864-1913), grandson of Yalumba’s founder Samuel Smith. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024 Garr is survived by her daughter, Molly O'Neil, and a grandson, Tyryn. Marc Berman, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Dolores returns to scold her grandson for badmouthing her during the show’s Día de los Muertos episode, which airs on NBC on Friday, Oct. 25. Brendan Le, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grandson 

Word History

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 14 Nov. 2024.

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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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