grandson

noun

grand·​son ˈgran(d)-ˌsən How to pronounce grandson (audio)
: the son of one's son or daughter

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The ceremony Khamenei attended commemorates the 7th century martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad's grandson Hussein, a pivotal event in Shiite Islam that created the historic rift between Sunni and Shiite Muslims. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025 The earnings and the record speak volumes about the quality of this grandson of Congrats. Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025 Barry Adelman said water pushed everyone in his three-story house into the attic, including his 94-year-old grandmother and 9-year-old grandson. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 July 2025 The dialogue was fortunately cleared at the last minute after the song found its way to Ellington’s grandson, who liked it. Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for grandson

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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 19 Jul. 2025.

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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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