grandchild

American

[gran-chahyld] / ˈgrænˌtʃaɪld /

noun

plural

grandchildren

a child of one's son or daughter.

grandchild British

/ ˈɡrænˌtʃaɪld /

noun

the son or daughter of one's child

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Etymology

Origin of grandchild

First recorded in 1580–90; grand- + child

Example Sentences

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"It certainly helps financially to be able to do things with my children and grandchildren that I wouldn't be able to without having the bags."

From BBC

My grandchildren are in the academy system so I've got a personal interest too.

From BBC

The court heard the couple had been together for 34 years and had three children, as well as an 18-month-old grandchild they were in contact with.

From BBC

She is survived by their five children and seven grandchildren.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some faded Daguerrotypes of children who by now must have children and grandchildren of their own.

From Literature

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