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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A man who lost his son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter refused to leave until he saw their bodies.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
My son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter live there and take care of utilities, yardwork and maintenance.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Family members, including her granddaughter Naomi, were brought to testify.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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
“You’re raising my granddaughter to believe in magic? This is what happens when you major in drama.”
From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm
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