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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Jones is survived by Viator, his fifth wife; his three children, Rachel, Jeanne and Walker; three stepchildren and 10 grandchildren, according to the New York Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Would it be foolish to sell $10,000 in shares to visit my grandchildren in Thailand?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
"Some of these homes hold a couple generations' worth of people...you're talking about the family, the children, and the grandchildren."
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
There is the joy and pride in interacting with and caring for grandchildren.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
And if he won’t say either, then one of his grandchildren can find out for me!
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
