grandkid

noun

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

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Some had expected Harry and Meghan to be invited to the state dinner, or at least for King Charles to have put aside some time to see them and his grandkids during his time in the US. Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026 Being with my grandkids means everything to me. Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 Brooks is similarly worried for the security of his kids and grandkids in his Bellwood home. A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 Not every prom night memory can or should be passed along to the grandkids. Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grandkid

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 May. 2026.

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