grandchild
grandchild
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "grandchild" is /ˈɡræn.dˌtʃaɪld/.
grand: /ˈɡræn/
child: /dˌtʃaɪld/
Word Form Variations
Noun: grandchild (singular), grandchildren (plural)
Adjective: (No direct adjective form)
Verb: (No direct verb form)
Adverb: (No direct adverb form)
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
Grandchild
A child of one's son or daughter.
Synonyms: grandson (male grandchild), granddaughter (female grandchild), descendant
Antonyms: grandparent, ancestor
Examples of Use
Books
Fiction: Novels often feature storylines involving relationships between grandparents and their grandchildren. "The old woman found immense joy in spending time with her grandchildren."
Memoirs/Autobiographies: Authors often reflect on their role as a grandparent or share stories about their grandchildren. "My autobiography features many cherished memories with my grandchildren" (Random House, October 2023).
Children's Books: Some books are written from the perspective of a grandparent addressing their grandchild.
Newspapers
Obituaries: These frequently mention surviving grandchildren as part of a person's family legacy. "She is survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren."
Human Interest Stories: Newspapers often feature stories about grandparents raising grandchildren or special bonds between them. "Local couple celebrates their 100th birthday surrounded by grandchildren" (The Daily Nation, July 2025).
Lifestyle Sections: Articles might offer advice to grandparents on how to connect with their grandchildren in the digital age.
Online Publications
Family/Parenting Blogs: Many blogs provide tips for grandparents interacting with their grandchildren or share heartwarming stories. "Creative activities to do with your grandchildren this summer."
Social Media: Grandparents frequently share photos and updates about their grandchildren, celebrating milestones and everyday moments. "So proud of my grandchild on their graduation day! #GrandparentLove"
Genealogy Websites: Users trace their family trees and identify their ancestors and grandchildren.
News Sites: Articles on demographics might discuss the rising number of grandchildren being raised by grandparents.
Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
Movies/TV Shows: Characters often take on grandparent roles, interacting with their grandchildren. A scene might show a grandparent telling a bedtime story to their grandchild. "He promised his grandchild the moon and the stars."
Commercials: Advertisements for toys, family-friendly resorts, or financial planning services often feature grandparents and grandchildren to evoke warmth and legacy.
Video Games: Some family simulation games might allow players to experience raising grandchildren. Story-driven games might feature characters motivated by their love for a grandchild.
Podcasts: Personal narrative podcasts sometimes feature stories about the unique relationships between grandparents and grandchildren.
General Public Discourse
Conversations: In daily speech, people commonly talk about their grandchildren, sharing anecdotes or expressing pride. "My grandchild just started kindergarten." "Are you going to visit your grandchildren this holiday?"
Family Gatherings: Grandchildren are often a focal point of family reunions and celebrations.
Legal Discussions: Conversations around wills and inheritance often involve leaving assets to grandchildren.
Eldercare Services: Organizations that support seniors might discuss the role of grandchildren in their clients' lives.
Figurative Use: Though less common, sometimes a very important successor might be referred to as a "figurative grandchild."
10 Quotes Using Grandchild
"Grandchildren are a grandparent's crowning glory." (Proverbs 17:6)
"Grandchildren are God's way of compensating us for growing old." (Mary H. Waldrip)
"Grandchildren are the dots that connect the lines from generation to generation." (Lois Wyse)
"One of the greatest joys in life is to witness the pure growth of your grandchild."
"The laughter of a grandchild is truly music to a grandparent's soul."
"Every grandchild brings a unique and irreplaceable light into the lives of their grandparents."
"To guide a grandchild with love and wisdom is to plant precious seeds for the future."
"A grandchild is a living, breathing link to both the cherished past and the unfolding future."
"He who is blessed with a grandchild knows a profound love unlike any other."
"The wisdom lovingly passed down to a grandchild often becomes their most reliable compass."
Etymology
The word "grandchild" is a compound word formed from "grand-" and "child."
The prefix "grand-" comes from the Latin word "grandis," meaning "large," "great," or "old." It was adopted into Old French to form words like "grand-père" (grandfather), indicating a generation removed.
The word "child" comes from the Old English word "cild," meaning "a baby," "a young person," or "a son or daughter."
The combination "grandchild" first appeared in English around the late 14th century. Its first known use referred to the child of one's son or daughter, directly combining the sense of being a generation "great" (removed) with a "child."
Phrases + Idioms Containing Grandchild
Spoil a grandchild: To indulge a grandchild excessively with gifts or treats. "Grandparents love to spoil their grandchildren."
The apple of one's eye (grandchild): A person or thing that someone loves very much. "Her youngest grandchild is the apple of her eye."
Like a grandchild: Treated with similar affection and care as if one were a grandchild. "The old lady treated all the neighborhood kids like grandchildren."
Grandchild-friendly: Suitable or safe for grandchildren. "They bought a new car that was more grandchild-friendly."
Inheritance for grandchildren: Assets or property designated to be passed down to one's grandchildren. "He set up a trust fund as an inheritance for his grandchildren."
Vocabulary-Based Stories from SEA
Source Information
Definition of grandchild from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
