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

"It's wonderful to see that we've had friends, grandparents, children, grandchildren and brothers come in," she said.

From BBC

Jenrick said the change would apply to grandparents taking their grandchildren on holiday, as well as school trips.

From BBC

It was too late to mother her daughter, and too late to be a good daughter to her mother, but she could make amends via her grandchild.

From Literature

But for Carole, it is not about the medals and rather hoping her children and grandchildren follow in her footsteps of keeping fit and enjoying exercise.

From BBC

Susan Moore, 80 years old, said she was protesting in St. Paul on behalf of her children and grandchildren.

From The Wall Street Journal