grandchild

[gran-chahyld]

noun

plural

grandchildren 

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

grandchild

/ ˈɡrænˌtʃaɪld /

noun

1. the son or daughter of one's child

Word History and Origins

Origin of grandchild¹

First recorded in 1580–90; grand- + child

Example Sentences

They are going to do this with each one of their grandchildren, and my kids happen to be the oldest at this point.

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She is survived by a son and a daughter, and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Stein is survived by his wife, son Gary Stein, daughter Darolyn Bellemeur, and their spouses, children and grandchildren, his brother Ira Stein, a nephew, cousins as well as Connie Stein’s children and grandchildren.

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It makes sense: They get to see their children and grandchildren regularly, help with babysitting and other chores, and have the assistance that they themselves may need in later years.

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The 77-year-old also fears for the safety of his grandchildren and has banned them from playing in the garden because it backs on to the tip.

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