grandchild

noun

grand·​child ˈgran(d)-ˌchī(-ə)ld 

: the child of one's son or daughter

Examples of grandchild in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Survivors include her two children, Darrell and Laurette, four grandchildren, Eli, Tyler, Molly, and Stella and two great grandchildren, Arlo and Finley. — Richard Natale, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

She is survived by her two children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026

In addition to her kids, survivors include her grandchildren, Eli, Stella, Tyler and Molly, and her great-grandchildren, Arlo and Finley. — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Saint is survived by her two children, Darrell and Laurette; grandchildren Eli, Tyler, Molly and Stella; and great-grandchildren Arlo and Finley. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grandchild

• beguiled
• brainchild
• compiled
• defiled
• exiled
• profiled
• refiled
• reviled
• stepchild
• stockpiled
• domiciled
• reconciled

Kids Definition

grandchild

noun

grand·​child ˈgran(d)-ˌchīld 

: a child of one's son or daughter