Definition

A child of your son or daughter.

Example

My grandchild loves to play in the park.

Conversation

Did you hear about my new grandchild?

No way! Congratulations!

Thanks! She's so adorable and already has a little personality.

That’s amazing! I can’t wait to meet her.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grandchild → It is formed from "grand-" (from Old French *grand*, meaning large or great) and "child" (from Old English *cild*, meaning young human). The word "grandchild" refers to the child of one's child, indicating a generational relationship that is one step greater than a child.

Memory Tip

Think of 'grand' meaning great or large, and 'child' meaning young human. This helps you remember that a grandchild is a great or next generation child.

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