grandson

American

[gran-suhn, grand-] / ˈgrænˌsʌn, ˈgrænd- /

noun

a son of one's son or daughter.

grandson British

/ ˈɡrænd-, ˈɡrænsʌn /

noun

a son of one's son or daughter

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Etymology

Origin of grandson

First recorded in 1580–90; grand- + son

Example Sentences

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Grandson Jason Carter, now Carter Center board chairman, described her “determination that never stopped.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2023

Grandson David Dickson said he was "elated" at the chance discovery, meaning his grandfather could finally be laid to rest.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2022

Grandson needs this school since he is severely dyslexic and this school has a great program to help him.

From Slate • Sep. 23, 2022

Grandson Spiro Vovos now owns the Compton location.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2022

But this is the last time, Grandson, you say “Maybe you have Orion in there.”

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko

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