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grandchild

American

[gran-chahyld] / ˈgrænˌtʃaɪld /

noun

plural

grandchildren

a child of one's son or daughter.

grandchild British

/ ˈɡrænˌtʃaɪld /

noun

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

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“So, just not being able to be with them in person has been really hard and then being away from their first grandchild has been probably one of the hardest things for them as well.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

The trust was told to draw up an action plan, apologise to the family and make compensation payments of £900 to each grandchild and £750 to their mum.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

I understand why your daughter would ask you to watch your future grandchild.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

"It will be very good for the children and the grandchild and they will have a good future and that's the most important thing."

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

They were warm and I loved them the way any grandchild loves a grandparent.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride

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