grandchild

noun

grand·​child ˈgran(d)-ˌchī(-ə)ld How to pronounce grandchild (audio)
: the child of one's son or daughter

Examples of grandchild in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Levin’s grandchild Jake Maia Arlow confirmed his death to the New York Times, saying that Levin died in a hospital and lived in Long Beach, Calif. Michaela Zee, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024 Survivors include four children and seven grandchildren. Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024 Survivors include his second wife, Amanda; children Roderic, Justin and Susan; and four grandchildren. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024 Mary Mulhern is also survived by 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, and two sisters. Patricia Montemurri, Detroit Free Press, 13 Mar. 2024 The restaurant’s refrigerator is plastered with photos of their children, who have carved out careers outside the restaurant industry, and young grandchildren. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2024 He’s also shocked to learn that Tanya’s pregnant with his future grandchild, and nobody asks him any questions about the battery tech that just happens to match what’s going on with the top-secret submersible, which feels like an oversight. EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024 In addition to her daughter Lane, Mrs. Wallace is survived by her husband; another daughter, Gail Wallace; a son, David; her sister, Lane Upton Serota; and three grandchildren. Sam Roberts, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2024 My proudest moment would be having my children and my grandchildren. The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2024

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Word History

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 29 Mar. 2024.

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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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