Grandson

usgb/ˈɡrænsʌn/
noun

The son of your son or daughter.

My daughter just had a baby, so now I have a grandson.
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Often appears as...

  • his grandson
  • the youngest grandson
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Family Position

Understanding 'grandson' helps clarify family relationships and generational hierarchy.

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At family reunions, my grandson plays with his great-uncle.
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Gender Specific

'Grandson' refers specifically to a male grandchild, not to be confused with 'granddaughter'.

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My grandson is the elder sibling; his sister is my granddaughter.
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Generational Descriptor

The term highlights the two-generation gap between the 'grandson' and the grandparent.

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I taught my grandson chess, which I learned from my grandfather.
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