granddaughter
1 synonym for granddaughter, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A daughter of one's son or daughter.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use granddaughter
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
proud of his granddaughter
Etymology
From "grand-" plus "daughter."
Full origin of granddaughter →Frequently asked questions
What does “granddaughter” mean?
The word “granddaughter” means a daughter of one's son or daughter. In plain terms, your child's daughter.
How do you use “granddaughter” in a sentence?
Here is “granddaughter” used in a sentence: “His granddaughter just started university.”
What part of speech is “granddaughter”?
“Granddaughter” is a noun.
Is “granddaughter” a common word?
“Granddaughter” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between a granddaughter and a niece?
A granddaughter is the daughter of one's own son or daughter, making her two generations removed, while a niece is the daughter of one's sibling, in the same generation as one's own children. The two terms describe different branches of a family tree.
Is "granddaughter" one word or two?
"Granddaughter" is written as a single word in standard English, not as "grand daughter" or with a hyphen. This matches the pattern of related terms like "grandson" and "granddaughter-in-law."
What do you call the granddaughter of a granddaughter?
A granddaughter's own daughter would be a great-granddaughter, and further descendants add another "great-" for each generation. The term "granddaughter" itself only applies to the child of one's son or daughter.
