grandson

noun

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

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Take Niklas Adalberth, who used his wealth from co-founding Klarna to set up the impact investor Norrsken, or Karl-Johan Persson, H&M chairman and grandson of its founder, who regularly backs Swedish startups. — Jan Larsson, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 Joey Montoya, grandson of legendary coach Bill Miller, is in his 20th season leading the 5-0 Hillmen and closing in on 200 career victories. — Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Fast forward 100 years and Giona’s great-grandson Claudio Vicentini is forging new design-forward collections and collaborations, while trying to keep chandeliers relevant in a contemporary age. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 Blending comedy, family drama and supernatural elements, the film revolves around the relationship between a Gen Z grandson and his war-veteran grandfather. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 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

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