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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

grandsons

plural

Etymology

Origin of grandson

First recorded in 1580–90; grand- + son

Example Sentences

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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 Skip Marley will perform at Birmingham Town Hall watched by the late star's former wife and backing singer Rita and his daughter Cedella.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2022

“It gave me great joy to dance at his wedding and receive his news upon the birth of my Grandson Leo.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2021

I love taking songs by people… like K. Flay and Grandson… and putting it on a grand stage,” Gunn said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2021

Frank gave them the five-second version: “Periclymenus. Ancestor on my mom’s side. Argonaut. Grandson of Poseidon.”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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