grandchild

American  

[gran-chahyld] / ˈgrænˌtʃaɪld /

noun

plural

grandchildren

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

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grandchild British  

/ ˈɡrænˌtʃaɪld /

noun

1. the son or daughter of one's child

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Etymology

Origin of grandchild

First recorded in 1580–90; grand- + child

Example Sentences

“We are the grandchildren of the protesters. We are the grandchildren of the oppressed,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

She has given much of it away to her children and grandchildren, but keeps the rest hidden away in her wardrobes "for future needs".

From Barron's

Wife Rosie said Wallace sang in the Dunblane Cathedral choir over the festive period and was looking forward to spending more time with his grandchildren.

From BBC

Helping to care for grandchildren may serve as a buffer against cognitive decline in older adults, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

From Science Daily

Bo Bichette had the opportunity to sign a baseball contract this winter that would have left him, his children and even his grandchildren financially set for the rest of their lives.

From The Wall Street Journal