grandson

noun

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

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Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning was interviewed by Texas Monthly and speculated that his grandson wouldn’t declare for the NFL until the 2027 draft, after playing two seasons for the Longhorns. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2025 Her 13-year-old grandson had just returned home from school, exhausted and drenched in sweat after climbing nine floors to reach their apartment. Jared Formanek, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025 However, President John F. Kennedy's only grandson, Jack Schlossberg, has claimed that this goes against federal law. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Joe, Carl’s grandson, has been the organization’s executive chair since November 2022 and will remain in that role. Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grandson

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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 25 Aug. 2025.

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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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