Granddaughter

/ˈɡrændɔːtər/

nounBeginnerCommonGeneral

Definitions

1

The daughter of one's son or daughter.

/ˈɡrændɔːtər/

nounpositiveBeginner
General

A female grandchild.

My granddaughter is the light of my life.

💡 Simply: Your granddaughter is the daughter of your child! She's a member of your family, just like a niece or a cousin. Think of it as your child's little girl or as a young lady that you love.

👶 For kids: A granddaughter is the girl child of your son or daughter. She's a grandchild!

More Examples

2

The grandmother read a story to her granddaughter.

3

She always takes her granddaughter to the park on Saturdays.

4

The artist painted a portrait of her granddaughter.

How It's Used

Family relationships

"She loves spending time with her granddaughter."

From Middle English *graund doughter*, from Old French *grant fille* or *grand fille* (literally 'grand daughter'), equivalent to grand- + daughter.

The word 'granddaughter' has been in use since the Middle Ages, maintaining a consistent meaning throughout history.

Memory tip

Think of 'grand' (related to generation) + 'daughter' (female child).

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Usage

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