grandchild
Translation
grandchild
Examples
Her first grandchild was born last week.
Her first grandchild was born last week.
They have three grandchildren.
They have three grandchildren.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) grandchild the child of one's son or daughter My grandchild is five years old.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none
Etymology
A compound word: 'grand' (one generation removed) + 'child'.
Memory Tips
It's the 'child' of your 'child'. The prefix 'grand' indicates a generation gap, like in 'grandparent'.