grandson

[ gran-suhn, grand- ]

noun

1. a son of one's son or daughter.

grandson

/ ˈɡrænd-; ˈɡrænsʌn /

noun

1. a son of one's son or daughter

Word History and Origins

Origin of grandson¹

First recorded in 1580–90; grand- + son

Example Sentences

Rust depicts the manhunt for grandfather and grandson amidst a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and tumbleweed dirt towns.

From BBC

Alfie said doing woodwork with his grandfather made him feel "less stressed", while Roy said time with his talented grandson was well spent.

From BBC

The grandson of Hollywood mogul Lew Wasserman and owner of a prestigious talent agency, he is seen as critical to wooing benefactors and corporate sponsors.

From Los Angeles Times

Major Angier’s daughter Tabby, now 77, and his grandson Guy, stand to read excerpts of letters he wrote from the frontline.

From BBC

After his coaching career ended in 2004, Robinson worked as a broadcaster and a volunteer assistant football coach at his grandson’s high school in San Diego County.

From Los Angeles Times