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

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

His grandson Marcus Gilmore is also a drummer.

From Los Angeles Times

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

She’s staying with a friend, but stopped by her home on Friday as a friend’s grandson searched among the ash for any of her keepsakes that might have survived the fire.

From Los Angeles Times