great-granddaughter
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of great-granddaughter
First recorded in 1745–55
Example Sentences
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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
Murphy’s great granddaughter, Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, now leads the paper as its publisher.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 27, 2021
He likes to stay busy by taking on various projects, including building a dollhouse for his great granddaughter.
From Washington Times • Nov. 18, 2016
The authors have received valuable aid from Lady Helen Forbes—herself a great granddaughter of the Margravine of Anspach—and many experts in 18th century history.
From The Anglo-French Entente in the Seventeenth Century by Bastide, Charles
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