granddaughter
Americannoun
noun
Usage
Spelling tips for granddaughter The word granddaughter is hard to spell because it’s a combination of two words, one of which (daughter) has a tricky vowel combination and some silent letters. How to spell granddaughter: First, remember that you should spell granddaughter as one word, without a space or a hyphen, and that you should include two d’s—both the one from the end of grand and the one from the beginning of daughter. Next, remember the vowel combination in daughter is the same as it is in the word taught. If you have a granddaughter, this spelling may be one you’ve taught her!
Etymology
Origin of granddaughter
Example Sentences
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My son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter live there and take care of utilities, yardwork and maintenance.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Young golf influencers include President Trump’s granddaughter Kai Trump, who has more than six million followers across TikTok and Instagram.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Liu Xiaoli, who faces eviction from her subdivided flat, works two part-time jobs as a cook and cleaner to make ends meet after her divorce, and supports her daughter and granddaughter in mainland China.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Gulbadan's surviving granddaughter put on a little weight and her breathing stabilised.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Shayna’s Miz Rita’s daughter—well, granddaughter, really, but she calls Miz Rita “Ma.”
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
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