great-granddaughter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of great-granddaughter
First recorded in 1745–55
Example Sentences
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Betty Dobbin was known to her great granddaughter as “Great Dobbin”, a term of affection which her family said showed her importance within the entire family circle.
From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024
He was contacted by Bayreuth general manager Katharina Wagner — the composer’s great granddaughter — about five years ago.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2023
She said she had the idea when her great granddaughter dropped out of school after getting pregnant.
From Reuters • Feb. 9, 2022
Disney Junior announced the voice cast Wednesday for “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery,” a sequel of sorts to the 1951 cartoon that centers on the great granddaughter of the original protagonist.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2022
This is the great, great, great granddaughter of Noah.
From After a Shadow and Other Stories by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)
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