granddaughter
granddaughter
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "granddaughter" is /ˈɡræn.dɔː.tər/.
grand: /ˈɡræn/
daugh: /ˈdɔː/
ter: /tər/
Word Form Variations
Noun: granddaughter (singular), granddaughters (plural)
Adjective: (No direct adjective form)
Verb: (No direct verb form)
Adverb: (No direct adverb form)
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
Granddaughter
A daughter of one's son or daughter.
Synonyms: female grandchild, descendant, offspring (of one's child's child)
Antonyms: grandparent, grandfather, grandmother, ancestor
Examples of Use
Books
Fiction: Novels often feature storylines exploring the special bond between grandparents and their granddaughters. "The old woman found immense joy in teaching her granddaughter to knit."
Memoirs/Autobiographies: Authors frequently reflect on their role as a grandparent or share cherished stories about their granddaughters. "My autobiography features many treasured memories with my beloved granddaughter" (Penguin Random House, October 2023).
Children's Books: Some books are written from the perspective of a grandparent addressing their granddaughter, or featuring a granddaughter as a central character.
Newspapers
Obituaries: These frequently mention surviving granddaughters as part of a person's family legacy. "She is survived by three granddaughters and two grandsons."
Human Interest Stories: Local newspapers often feature heartwarming stories about a special bond between a grandparent and their granddaughter. "Local Grandmother Celebrates Her 100th Birthday Surrounded by Her Granddaughters" (The Daily Nation, July 2025).
Lifestyle Columns: Articles might offer advice to grandparents on how to connect with their granddaughters in the digital age.
Online Publications
Family/Parenting Blogs: Many blogs share personal anecdotes or advice for grandparents, often focusing on their relationships with granddaughters. "Creative activities to do with your granddaughter this summer."
Social Media: Grandparents frequently share photos and updates about their granddaughters on platforms like Instagram or Facebook, celebrating milestones and everyday moments. "So proud of my granddaughter on her graduation day! #GrandparentLove"
Genealogy Websites: Users tracing their family trees often identify their ancestors and granddaughters.
E-commerce: Retailers sell gifts specifically for "granddaughters" for occasions like birthdays or holidays.
Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
Movies/TV Shows: Characters often take on grandparent roles, interacting with their granddaughters. A scene might show a grandmother telling a bedtime story to her granddaughter. "She promised her granddaughter the moon and the stars."
Commercials: Advertisements for toys, family products, or financial planning services often feature grandparents and granddaughters to evoke warmth and legacy.
Video Games: Some family simulation games might allow players to experience raising granddaughters. Story-driven games might feature characters motivated by their love for a granddaughter.
Podcasts: Personal narrative podcasts sometimes feature guests recounting cherished memories or lessons learned from their granddaughter.
General Public Discourse
Conversations: In daily speech, people commonly talk about their granddaughters, sharing anecdotes or expressing pride. "My granddaughter just started kindergarten." "Are you going to visit your granddaughters this holiday?"
Family Gatherings: Granddaughters are often a focal point of family reunions and celebrations, doted upon by older relatives.
Legal Discussions: Conversations around wills and inheritance often involve leaving assets to granddaughters.
Community Events: Grandparents might bring their granddaughters to local events or parades.
10 Quotes Using Granddaughter
"A granddaughter brings a special kind of sparkle into a grandparent's life."
"The infectious laughter of my granddaughter is truly the sweetest melody I know."
"My granddaughter taught me profound patience and unconditional love beyond measure."
"Every single moment spent with my granddaughter is a cherished memory in the making."
"A granddaughter is a precious link to the future, filled with boundless potential."
"The wisdom lovingly passed down to a granddaughter blossoms into her own unique strength."
"She holds my entire heart in the palm of her tiny hand, my beloved granddaughter."
"A granddaughter is a beautiful reminder of innocence, pure joy, and endless new beginnings."
"He found renewed purpose and profound meaning in guiding his bright and curious granddaughter."
"The bond with a granddaughter is an extraordinary gift, intricately woven with pure affection and shared dreams."
Etymology
The word "granddaughter" is a compound word formed from "grand-" and "daughter."
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 "daughter" comes from the Old English word "dohtor," meaning "a female child."
The combination "granddaughter" first appeared in English around the late 14th century. Its first known use referred to the daughter of one's son or daughter, directly combining the sense of being a generation "great" (removed) with the term for a "female child."
Phrases + Idioms Containing Granddaughter
My pride and joy (granddaughter): An affectionate term for someone one is extremely proud of. "His granddaughter is truly his pride and joy."
Spoil the granddaughter: To indulge a granddaughter excessively with gifts or attention. "Grandparents often love to spoil their granddaughters."
Teach a granddaughter: To pass on skills, wisdom, or traditions to one's granddaughter. "She enjoyed teaching her granddaughter how to bake."
Like a granddaughter to me: Treated with similar affection and care as if one were one's own granddaughter. "The old lady treated the young neighbor girl like a granddaughter to her."
Granddaughter's future: Referring to plans or hopes for one's granddaughter's life. "He worried about his granddaughter's future in a changing world."
Vocabulary-Based Stories from SEA
Source Information
Definition of granddaughter from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
