grandkid

noun

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

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Let your investments cover the discretionary stuff, such as travel, hobbies, spoiling the grandkids. Mike Zaino, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 That would be his grandfather, the leader of the free world, who now has 11 grandkids in total. Miami Herald, 8 July 2025 Seymour is a proud grandma who often shares photos and snapshots of her time spent with her grandkids. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 12 June 2025 The two also bring their grandkids once a month to swim. Kansas City Star, 3 July 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 21 Jul. 2025.

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