granddaughter
Americannoun
noun
Usage
Spelling tips for granddaughter The word granddaughter is hard to spell because it’s a combination of two words, one of which (daughter) has a tricky vowel combination and some silent letters. How to spell granddaughter: First, remember that you should spell granddaughter as one word, without a space or a hyphen, and that you should include two d’s—both the one from the end of grand and the one from the beginning of daughter. Next, remember the vowel combination in daughter is the same as it is in the word taught. If you have a granddaughter, this spelling may be one you’ve taught her!
Etymology
Origin of granddaughter
Example Sentences
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My son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter live there and take care of utilities, yardwork and maintenance.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Last week, Oldman and Schmidt spent the day with their 18-month-old granddaughter, Ottilie.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Young golf influencers include President Trump’s granddaughter Kai Trump, who has more than six million followers across TikTok and Instagram.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Paloma Valencia, 50, belongs to one of Colombia's most powerful families and is the granddaughter of Guillermo Leon Valencia, a conservative in office from 1962 to 1966.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
“I can’t believe I’m driving my only granddaughter and a boy.”
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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