great-grandson
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of great-grandson
First recorded in 1710–20
Example Sentences
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In May 2025, Peppe's great-grandson, Chris Peppe, put the gems up for sale.
From Barron's
She has asked him to join them over Christmas, in a home which is already crowded with friends staying over from China and a great-grandson who is bringing four friends over from Israel.
From BBC
Included in the filing is an image of a handwritten note that features the words “Kelly Preston carried baby,” “medical bills paid” and “old Jaguar 1990s-ish,” as well as a screenshot of messages presumably exchanged with Priscilla Presley that describe Ben Travolta as her “beautiful great-grandson.”
From Los Angeles Times
It was founded back in 1898 by Joseph Walker, and today his great-grandson Nicky Walker holds the top managing director position.
From BBC
Lilly’s great-grandson and Claude’s son David Cassirer, who now lives in Colorado, was there, praising the state’s lawmakers for “taking a definitive stand in favor of the true owners of stolen art.”
From Los Angeles Times
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