granddaughter

[ gran-daw-ter ]

/ ˈgrænˌdɔ tər /

noun

a daughter of one's son or daughter.

Nearby words

Origin of granddaughter

First recorded in 1605–15; grand- + daughter

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Examples from the Web for granddaughter

That artistic streak surfaced dramatically in his granddaughter.
Meet the Future Mrs. Benedict Cumberbatch|Tom Sykes|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One year later and 10 blocks away, my mother came into the world, the granddaughter of those pioneers who had roamed the prairie.
Those Kansas City Blues: A Family History|Katie Baker|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And Vivienne Westwood's granddaughter signs with Next Models.
Andreja Pejic Undergoes Sexual Reassignment Surgery; CFDA Acquires Fashion Calendar|The Fashion Beast Team|July 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He then said, “I got a grandson and a granddaughter who do not have a daddy.”
The Army Lied About the Hero Who Died Looking for Bowe Bergdahl|Michael Daly|June 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST

For his granddaughter, being a custodian of his legacy is a matter a pride—but also a burden.
The Price of Being a Patton: Wrestling With the Legacy of America’s Most Famous General|Tim Teeman|May 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Both the old gentleman and his granddaughter enjoyed their evenings with Josie O'Gorman, for she proved delightful company.
Mary Louise in the Country|L. Frank Baum (AKA Edith Van Dyne)
She decided to call the ayah and relieve her poor heart by assuring her of the innocence of her granddaughter.
A Bottle in the Smoke|Milne Rae
This old lady was not as kind as she might have been to her granddaughter, and consequently the latter was somewhat afraid of her.
The Best Psychic Stories|Various
In one way she was pleased at her granddaughter's success, although she disliked so much calm self-possession in one so young.
A Fair Mystery|Bertha M. Clay
But what would be the feeling as to the convict's granddaughter?
The Duke's Children|Anthony Trollope

British Dictionary definitions for granddaughter

granddaughter

/ (ˈɡrænˌdɔːtə) /

noun

a daughter of one's son or daughter

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Word Origin and History for granddaughter

granddaughter

also grand daughter, 1610s, from grand (adj.) + daughter.