Definition

A girl or woman who is the child of one's son or daughter.

Example

My granddaughter loves to play in the park.

Conversation

I just went to visit my granddaughter over the weekend.

That sounds lovely! How is she doing?

She's growing so fast and really loves to draw.

That's great to hear! Kids have such amazing creativity.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Granddaughter → It is formed from "grand" (from Old French *grand*, meaning large or great) and "daughter" (from Old English *dohtor*, meaning female child). The word "granddaughter" refers to the daughter of one's child, emphasizing the generational relationship as a 'great' or 'large' extension of the family.

Memory Tip

Think of 'grand' meaning 'great' and 'daughter' meaning 'female child' — a granddaughter is a great extension of the family through one's child.

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