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grandkid

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌkɪd/
  • CMU ARPABET: G R AE1 N D K IH2 D Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
  • CMU ARPABET 2: G R AE1 N K IH2 D Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

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noun

Meaning 1

A grandchild.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • They love spending time with all six of their grandkids, and they carry the photos to prove it.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From grand- + kid.