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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Granddaughter Rene said, “She taught us to listen.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2025
Granddaughter Sandra Ball said they reveal "the importance of hospitality to those who have suffered".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2022
Granddaughter of George Preston Marshall, the original owner of Washington’s NFL team, Wright owned the monument torn down from outside RFK Stadium on Friday morning.
From Washington Post • Jun. 21, 2020
Granddaughter Nicole Smith-Zeigler manned a shopping cart outside the store with a birthday-wishes sign, balloons and free candy to all who passed.
From Washington Times • May 17, 2020
Her Granddaughter was equal to the occasion, and answered unhesitatingly, "Yes, dear, all."
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, May 20, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir
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