Meaning & Definition of word "Granddaughter"
Granddaughter
/ˈɡrænˌdɔː.tɚ/
noun:
- 1. The daughter of one's son or daughter.
- Example: My granddaughter loves to play the piano.
- 2. A female grandchild.
- Example: She has two granddaughters and one grandson.
- 3. A term of endearment for a young girl relative.
- Example: My granddaughter is always full of energy and joy.
- 4. A descendant in the female line of a person, specifically a granddaughter.
- Example: As a proud grandmother, I support my granddaughter's ambitions.
- 5. Used informally to refer to a young girl closely associated with an older person.
- Example: 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 of granddaughter
Meaning: G-daughter
● Example Sentence: She's my G-daughter, and I spoil her.
Meaning: G-baby
● Example Sentence: I took my G-baby to the park yesterday.