great-grandchild
Americannoun
PLURAL
great-grandchildrenEtymology
Origin of great-grandchild
First recorded in 1745–55
Example Sentences
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Clark said they wanted to stay near the memories they built over the years with their five children, 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild and inquired unsuccessfully about roughly 30 homes near Altadena.
From Los Angeles Times
Miller, a devout Catholic, is survived by his children Charlie, Mary Ellen Wasson and Scott, as well as eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
From Los Angeles Times
According to the Sun-Times, his survivors include their two sons, four grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
From Los Angeles Times
After spending 40 minutes with his great-grandchild, Biden showed up at a Santa Monica fire station saying, “It’s astounding what’s happening.”
From Salon
Confusion, clarification, and now more than ever it appears Biden has just lost all interest in anything other than using public funds to travel to Los Angeles to see his great-grandchild born. . . and his son lose a home to fire.
From Salon
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