grandkid

noun

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

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In November, Kris’ daughters and grandkids rocked matching pajamas featuring a collage of her face in honor of her 69th birthday. Rachel McRady, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 Yes, financial planning has to be carefully considered and implemented to protect their kids and Cliff's grandkids, but there would have to be another major decision considered, as the vineyards and community need to be an integral part of these kids' lives. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 The proud football mom and her ex-husband Ed Kelce have three grandkids — Jason, 37, and his wife Kylie's daughters, Wyatt, 5, Elliotte, 3, and Bennett, 1. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024 Klein liked being away from the city, and his grandkids visited often to fish the pond and explore the woods and creeks that run through the property. Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grandkid 

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 20 Jan. 2025.

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