Granddaughter
/ˈɡrændɔːtər/
Definitions
The daughter of one's son or daughter.
/ˈɡrændɔːtər/
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
The grandmother read a story to her granddaughter.
She always takes her granddaughter to the park on Saturdays.
The artist painted a portrait of her granddaughter.
How It's Used
"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).