great-grandchild

[ greyt-gran-chahyld ]

noun

, plural great-grand·children.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of great-grandchild¹

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

Rosenblatt is survived by his four children, Michael, Steven, Peter and Gretchen; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

From Los Angeles Times

He is survived by his wife, three children, five grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.

From Seattle Times

They have two children, five grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.

From BBC

In 1977, Mr. Madison married Sharon L. Moore, who survives him, along with four children, Shawna, Jason, Monesha and Michelle; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

From New York Times

In addition to Sid, Krofft is survived by another brother, Harry; three daughters, Deanna Krofft-Pope, Kristina Krofft and Kendra Krofft; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

From Los Angeles Times