grandkid

noun

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

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The former couple, who were married for 27 years before divorcing in 2021, share three kids — daughters Jennifer, 28, and Phoebe, 22, as well as son Rory, 25 — and two grandkids: Jenn's daughters Leila, 2, and Mia, 5 months. Maria Pasquini, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Some grandparents may see grandkids as something of a reward. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025 He's even spent some time deciding what his future grandkids will call him. Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025 This casserole is creamy, cheesy, and is one the whole family (especially the grandkids) request time after time. Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grandkid

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Apr. 2025.

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