grandchild

/ˈɡrændtʃaɪld/

Definitions

1. noun

A child of one’s son or daughter.

“She spent the day playing with her grandchild.”

2. noun

A person’s descendant several generations removed from a parent or ancestor.

“The family’s grandchild was the fifth generation to live in the old mansion.”

Synonyms

  • descendant
  • heir

Antonyms

  • ancestor
  • forebear