granddaughter

noun

grand·​daugh·​ter ˈgran(d)-ˌdȯ-tər How to pronounce granddaughter (audio)
: the daughter of one's son or daughter

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Not even a granddaughter once removed, a step-granddaughter, a granddaughter by adoption. Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026 As a Vikings season ticket holder, Fernandez captured the grand finale departure with her granddaughter. Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026 Sylvain had taken the woman to a Chase Bank branch on three separate occasions in November 2025 and withdrew a total of $1,718 while pretending to be the woman’s granddaughter, the affidavit said. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026 Tindall, a granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II, wore the Kolina plaid long coat from L’Agence for her refined outerwear for Thursday’s race. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for granddaughter

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of granddaughter was in 1608

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“Granddaughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granddaughter. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.

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granddaughter

noun
grand·​daugh·​ter ˈgran-ˌdȯt-ər How to pronounce granddaughter (audio)
: a daughter of one's son or daughter

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