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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Here's everything to know about Diana Ross' grandchildren. Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026 For Barnhart, who brings her grandchildren to the blueberry drop each year, the tradition feels especially meaningful this time. Eva Andersen, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025 So her four adult children, two of whom — Winslet's Julia and Andrea Riseborough's Molly — have a fraught relationship, her grandchildren, and her husband, Bernie (Timothy Spall), gather to be with June in her final days. Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025 Decatur The city of Decatur, about six miles from downtown Atlanta, is an attractive option for many retirees eager to be near their grandchildren. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025 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 4 Jan. 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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