grandkid

noun

grand·​kid ˈgran(d)-ˌkid How to pronounce grandkid (audio)

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Skip-gen vacations Skip-gen travel is an emerging trend where grandparents and grandkids vacation together while skipping the generation in between. Kathy Boardman, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026 In addition to honoring her grandkids through her jewelry, the Queen also honored her beloved dogs recently in the form of a brooch. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026 Growing up, my grandmother had a whole gaggle of grandkids, including myself, who loved to hang out at her house and wreak a good amount of havoc together. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026 The time with their kids and grandkids. Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grandkid

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grandkid was in 1895

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“Grandkid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandkid. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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