grandkid

noun

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

Examples of grandkid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The grandma of four also recently revealed the name her grandkids call her on an episode of Today with Hoda & Jenna earlier this month. Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 Should the grandkids arrive for a visit, there's a pool with two slides to keep them entertained. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for grandkid 

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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 2 Jun. 2024.

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