Meaning & Definition of word "Grandson"
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.