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grandchild
Grandchild (noun) means a child of one's son or daughter. Example: “They doted on their first grandchild.”
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A child of one's son or daughter.
"Legendary NFL quarterback Joe Montana and his wife confronted a woman suspected of trying to kidnap their grandchild Saturday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department."
— Stella Chan, NFL legend Joe Montana tussles with woman who attempted to kidnap his grandchild, police say (2020)
"A couple in India are suing their son and daughter-in-law – for not giving them grandchildren after six years of marriage."
— Esha Mitra and Jessie Yeung, Indian couple sue only son for not giving them grandchildren (2022)
"They doted on their first grandchild."
"She has six grandchildren scattered across three countries."
How to use grandchild
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishYour child's child.
Common pairings
first grandchild
spoil a grandchild
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Etymology
Formed from "grand-" (indicating a generation removed) plus "child."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “grandchild” mean?
The word “grandchild” means a child of one's son or daughter. In plain terms, your child's child.
How do you use “grandchild” in a sentence?
Here is “grandchild” used in a sentence: “They doted on their first grandchild.”
What is the opposite of “grandchild”?
The opposite of “grandchild” — its antonyms — is grandparent.
What part of speech is “grandchild”?
“Grandchild” is a noun.
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