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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Newhouse is also survived by another son, Michael, daughter Katherine Mele and grandchildren. Scott Mayerowitz, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026 Lopez is a mother of four children and four grandchildren, with sons aged 12 and 26, and daughters aged 33 and 37. Peter D'oench, CBS News, 26 May 2026 The owner can name one or more new beneficiaries, such as other children, grandchildren, other relatives, or non-relatives. Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Shack is survived by three daughters, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for grandchild

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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 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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