Granddaughter

/ˈɡrænˌdɔː.tɚ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The daughter of one's son or daughter.
My granddaughter loves to play the piano.
A female grandchild.
She has two granddaughters and one grandson.
A term of endearment for a young girl relative.
My granddaughter is always full of energy and joy.
A descendant in the female line of a person, specifically a granddaughter.
As a proud grandmother, I support my granddaughter's ambitions.
Used informally to refer to a young girl closely associated with an older person.
The community center has programs that greatly benefit not just children, but also their granddaughters and grandsons.

Etymology

The term 'granddaughter' is derived from 'grand' indicating a generation above and 'daughter' referring to the female child.

Common Phrases and Expressions

proud granddaughter
A granddaughter who makes her family proud.
granddaughter activities
Fun things that a grandmother might do with her granddaughter.
favorite granddaughter
A term sometimes humorously used to indicate a granddaughter who is particularly favored.

Related Words

grandparent
The parent of one's father or mother.
grandchild
The child of one's son or daughter.
daughter
A female offspring.

Slang Meanings

G-daughter
She's my G-daughter, and I spoil her.
G-baby
I took my G-baby to the park yesterday.