grandson

/ˈɡɹæn(d)sʌn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: grandsons

Meaning · English

A son of one's child.

Noun

Examples

Three days after his young grandsons died in a fire police said was set by their father, Chuck Cox on Wednesday still was coming to grips with what happened.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “grandson” mean?

A son of one's child.

Is “grandson” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.