noun
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grandchild
Grandchild (noun) means a child of one's son or daughter. Example: “They doted on their first grandchild.”
noun
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A child of one's son or daughter.
"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
Word forms
grandchildren plural
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Etymology
Formed from "grand-" (indicating a generation removed) plus "child."
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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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