grandson

noun

grand·​son ˈgran(d)-ˌsən How to pronounce grandson (audio)
: the son of one's son or daughter

Examples of grandson in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The independent journalist is the grandson of Blas Roca, who had been the leader of the Popular Socialist Party, the communist party founded during the years predating the Cuban Revolution in 1959. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024 In addition to his wife, Mr. Robards is survived by his sons, John and Jeff; his stepson, Tim Robinson; two grandsons; and his sister, Brooks Robards. Clay Risen, New York Times, 3 June 2024 From his home in Washington state, Allis’ grandson, Lou Kovitz, is tracking the project. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2024 Bao Li and Qing Bao will be the zoo’s newest celebrities—and in an ironic twist, one of those pandas is actually the grandson (grandpanda?) of the pair that departed in 2023. Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for grandson 

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Word History

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grandson was in 1573

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“Grandson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandson. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.

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grandson

noun
grand·​son ˈgran(d)-ˌsən How to pronounce grandson (audio)
: a son of one's son or daughter

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