grandchild
noun
a child of one's son or daughter.
grandchildren
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pluralof grandchild.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Losing Geoff was a crushing blow to the whole family as we all thought he would be around to see his grandchildren grow up," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Some fantasize about running around with their grandchildren.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
Based on the age of first-child births, the median age of grandmotherhood rose from 44 in 1960 to 57 in 2024, “cutting the healthy years with grandchildren from 28 to 15.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
He is survived by three children, five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
He and the old man talked far into the evening, while Fenoglio's grandchildren chased Meggie all over the nooks and crannies of the house.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
