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Definition of grandchild

grandchild

/ˈɡɹæn.t͡ʃaɪld/
grand · child
Plural:grandchildren
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• noun

1

A child of one's son or daughter.

Example

"She bought a storybook to read to her youngest grandchild during the holiday visit."

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• Rhymes for grandchild

• Nearby Words

grand tetons
grandaunt
grandbaby
grandchild
granddad
granddaddy
granddaughter

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from the prefix 'grand-' (borrowed from Anglo-French kinship terms such as 'graund dame') and 'child' (from Old English 'cild'), replacing the earlier Middle English term 'nephew' in this sense.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grandchild. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grandchild
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