Meaning & Definition of word "Grandson"

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    Grandson

    /ˈɡræn(

    noun:

    • 1. The son of one's child.
      • Example: My grandson loves to play baseball in the park.
    • 2. A male descendant in the second generation of a family.
      • Example: The proud grandfather showed off pictures of his grandson.
    • 3. A young boy or man who is a descendant of someone in one's immediate family.
      • Example: Her grandson graduated from college last week.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'grand-' meaning 'large' and 'son' meaning 'male offspring'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grandson of a gun:

    An expression used to refer to someone who is surprising or extraordinary.

    Related Words

    grandparent:

    The parent of one's mother or father.

    granddaughter:

    The daughter of one's child.

    Slang Meanings of grandson