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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During my last visit, two grandchildren were playing in the parking lot while her daughter and niece were in the kitchen. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025 The couple had four children and seven grandchildren. Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 June 2025 He is survived by his wife, their two children and grandchildren. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025 The couple were survived by two sons, two daughters and seven grandchildren, the kibbutz said. Arkansas Online, 6 June 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 12 Jun. 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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