grandson

noun

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

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Olivia leaves behind a loving family — her children, Alex, Max, and India; her husband of 35 years, David Glen Eisley; and her grandson, Greyson — and a legacy of love that will forever be cherished in our hearts. EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024 Hussey is survived by her husband, David Glen Eisley; her children, Alex, Max, and India; and her grandson, Greyson. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 28 Dec. 2024 Squibb plays a 93-year-old grandmother (Squibb is 95 now) who is conned by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson Daniel (Fred Hechinger). Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024 Otto is banished Episode 4 - The Red Dragon and the Gold After years of service as the King's Hand, Otto Hightower is dismissed from King's Landing - and by his own grandson too. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 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 2 Jan. 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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