grandkid

noun

grand·​kid ˈgran(d)-ˌkid How to pronounce grandkid (audio)

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Tuiasosopo's son, Manoah, announced the news Monday in a joint Facebook post signed by the actor's wife, kids, and grandkids. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025 Some of his best times were snowmobiling with his brother, sons-in-law, and grandkids. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 The Microsoft founder, 69, appeared on Today to discuss his new memoir, Source Code: My Beginnings, and was asked whether his two grandkids — daughter Jennifer's daughters Mia, 3 months, and Leila, 23 months — have inherited any of his skills. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025 The 72-year-old debated devoting her time to crafting and doting over her grandkids and even gave full-time retirement a try. Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for grandkid 

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grandkid was in 1895

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“Grandkid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandkid. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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