grandson
GRAN-suhn
Grandson (noun) means a son of one's son or daughter. Example: “Her eldest grandson just graduated from medical school.”
noun
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A son of one's son or daughter.
"Her eldest grandson just graduated from medical school."
"She’s now a great-grandmother with three sons, a grandson and two great-grandchildren."
— Maureen O'Hare, Great-grandmother cycles 10,000 miles – and she’s not stopping (2017)
"My grandson loves it when I read him a bedtime story."
"He taught his grandson how to ride a bike."
How to use grandson
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishYour child's son.
Common pairings
proud grandson
eldest grandson
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Etymology
From "grand-" plus "son."
Frequently asked questions
What does “grandson” mean?
The word “grandson” means a son of one's son or daughter. In plain terms, your child's son.
How do you pronounce “grandson”?
“Grandson” is pronounced GRAN-suhn (/ˈɡɹæn(d)sʌn/ in IPA).
How do you use “grandson” in a sentence?
Here is “grandson” used in a sentence: “Her eldest grandson just graduated from medical school.”
What part of speech is “grandson”?
“Grandson” is a noun.
Is “grandson” a common word?
“Grandson” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between a "grandson" and a "nephew"?
A grandson is the son of one's own son or daughter, placing him two generations below, while a nephew is the son of one's sibling and belongs to the same generation as one's own children. The two terms describe different family relationships and are not interchangeable.
Does "grandson" change depending on whether the parent is a son or daughter?
No, "grandson" applies equally whether the child is the son of one's son or the son of one's daughter. English does not use separate terms to distinguish the paternal and maternal lines, unlike some other languages.
What is the female equivalent of "grandson"?
The female equivalent is "granddaughter," referring to the daughter of one's son or daughter. Together, "grandson" and "granddaughter" cover all of one's grandchildren.
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