Meaning & use

grandchild

noun·Everyday

A child of one's son or daughter.

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My grandmother spoils every grandchild who visits her on Sundays.

The couple has three grandchildren, all under the age of ten.

A note on using this word

Grandchild is gender-neutral, covering both grandsons and granddaughters.

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