great-grandson
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of great-grandson
First recorded in 1710–20
Example Sentences
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MBaer was founded in 2018 by Michael Baer, the great-grandson of Julius Baer, who founded that eponymous bank.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026
His patent made commercial oil popping possible, says Charlie Cretors, his great-grandson and chief executive of C. Cretors & Co., which manufactures equipment for popcorn popping in theaters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
In May 2025, Peppe's great-grandson, Chris Peppe, put the gems up for sale.
From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026
It was founded back in 1898 by Joseph Walker, and today his great-grandson Nicky Walker holds the top managing director position.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
“That woman has been your ruination,” Úrsula would shout at her great-grandson when she saw him coming into the house like a sleepwalker.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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