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 Benjamin brings his grandson, Temple Franklin (Noah Jupe), along for the journey, which ends up spanning eight years. Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024 Her grandson, Ashton Porter, did not die from his injuries until Monday. Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2024 The interesting thing is that Frida’s father was a photographer, and his grandson [Guillermo] is also a photographer. Kui Mwai, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 December 19, 2003 - Laci’s mother, Sharon Rocha, sues Peterson for over $5 million for the deaths of her daughter and unborn grandson. Cnn Editorial Research, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024 His grandson, Fuganto Widjaja is currently the executive chairman of the mining company. Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 The fight is between the grandsons of the two men who founded Moti Mahal, the restaurant where butter chicken was likely first served in India. Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 1 Mar. 2024 Ron Dammann, Stendahl’s grandson, and his wife, April, moved in around 1970 to help continue the business and raise their two kids. Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 29 Feb. 2024 Cruz, the grandson of town Police Chief George Walker, was driving the side-by-side alone on Monday, Feb. 26, when the accident occurred, WLBT reported, citing Bryan. Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Mar. 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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