great-granddaughter

[ greyt-gran-daw-ter ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of great-granddaughter¹

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

"My kid has to feed her family. My great-granddaughter has to be fed by her family. I know it's hard out there."

From Salon

“It’s never been about Pearl Harbor for me,” said April McKinnon, Pearl Titterington’s great-granddaughter.

From Los Angeles Times

Aimée is survived by her daughter, who also had a brief acting career, granddaughter Galaad and great-granddaughter Mila.

From Los Angeles Times

The 50-year-old West Covina resident is married to Amanda Guzman, a great-granddaughter of William and Virginia.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s the great-granddaughter of Thomas and Maria Luisa Estrada, Mendez relatives who also sued the Westminster School District.

From Los Angeles Times