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Definition of granddaughter

granddaughter

/ˈɡɹænˌdɔː.tɚ/
grand · daugh · ter
Plural:granddaughters
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granddaughter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A daughter of one's son or daughter.

Example

"She passed down her cherished family heirloom necklace to her eldest granddaughter on her graduation day."

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• Nearby Words

grandchild
granddad
granddaddy
granddaughter
grande
grande river
grandeur

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the kinship prefix grand- (from Anglo-Norman graund, used to denote a relative one generation removed, modeled after French grand-père and grand-mère) combined with daughter (from Old English dohtor).

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