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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Ethel has three granddaughters and five great-grandchildren and spends her time in her garden and listening to classical music, per LongeviQuest. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 May 2025 The show featured Franco’s granddaughter’s wedding dress as one of the central pieces. Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 1 May 2025 Mercedes Ellington, Duke’s granddaughter, is the gala’s honorary co-chair. Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Chenier said the three-week-old puppy is her granddaughter’s comfort dog. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for granddaughter

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 May. 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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