grandchild

noun

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

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In several cases, older women have purchased residences specifically to be closer to their adult children and grandchildren in the city. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2026 Another example that Beard cited was Alice Neel’s Mother and Child (Nancy and Olivia), 1967, depicting her daughter-in-law and first grandchild. Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026 So there’s room for my unborn grandchildren. Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026 The family said Gocaj leaves behind a son, a daughter and two grandchildren. Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for grandchild

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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 22 May. 2026.

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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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