grandkid

noun

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

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Would the two of you consider separating and returning to more of a dating relationship for a few years until Ted’s grandkids no longer need a babysitter? — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026 But then grandparents started using email to communicate with their grandkids and the wave became unstoppable. — Robbie Morrison, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Make the most of your time together with these unforgettable multi-generational trips designed for grandparents and grandkids. — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026 Your in-laws don’t follow your safety rules Many grandparents still follow the outdated and sometimes unsafe advice from when their children were young when caring for their grandkids. — Margaret Renkl, Parents, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for grandkid

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Aug. 2026.

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