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granddaughter

[ gran-daw-ter ]

noun

  1. a daughter of one's son or daughter.


granddaughter

/ ˈɡæˌɔːə /

noun

  1. a daughter of one's son or daughter
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of granddaughter1

First recorded in 1605–15; grand- + daughter
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Example Sentences

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"She was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and best friend. She had a heart of gold and will be deeply missed by many."

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John Moore helped his three granddaughters throw a bottle each from the seawall at Ramsgate Harbour at the end of November.

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She’s also accused of using her role to hire her granddaughter as a salaried employee and appoint her son-in-law to the board.

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I suppose the smiling faces could mean they all have gas - kind of like when my infant granddaughter smiles.

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His eldest granddaughter, Amy, had taken control of his welfare and his finances, and stopped any contact between John and the rest of his family, including Barbara, his wife of many years.

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How Do You Spell Granddaughter?

Spelling tips for granddaughter

The word granddaughter is hard to spell because it’s a combination of two words, one of which (daughter) has a tricky vowel combination and some silent letters. 

How to spell granddaughter: First, remember that you should spell granddaughter as one word, without a space or a hyphen, and that you should include two d’s—both the one from the end of grand and the one from the beginning of daughter. Next, remember the vowel combination in daughter is the same as it is in the word taught. If you have a granddaughter, this spelling may be one you’ve taught her!

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