granddaughter

American  

[gran-daw-ter] / ˈgrænˌdɔ tər /

noun

1. a daughter of one's son or daughter.

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granddaughter British  

/ ˈɡrænˌdɔːtə /

noun

1. a daughter of one's son or daughter

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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

First recorded in 1605–15; grand- + daughter

Example Sentences

It’s a full circle moment for LeDuc, who was holding his granddaughter at the awards ceremony in Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Greta Norris, the actor's granddaughter, paid tribute to him on social media, revealing that she, too, was aware of her grandpa's status in the internet hall of fame.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Churchill's own granddaughter, Emma Soames, told the BBC she never thought the image of her grandfather on the fiver "was going to go on forever".

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

When Joyce circled back, her granddaughter was gone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

“This is my granddaughter, Sandra, and look at what she has in her hand.”

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali