grandchildren
UK: ˈɡrænˌtʃɪldrən | US: ˈɡrænˌtʃɪldrən
n. the children of one's son or daughter
The word "grandchildren" combines "grand," derived from Latin grandis (meaning "large" or "important"), with "children," from Old English cildru (plural of cild, "offspring"). The term reflects the hierarchical extension of family relationships, where "grand" signifies a generational step beyond one's immediate children. This structure is common in English kinship terms (e.g., grandparents, grandchildren), emphasizing lineage and generational distance.
She loves spending weekends with her grandchildren.
His grandchildren visit him every summer.
The photo album is filled with pictures of her grandchildren.
They bought a bigger house to accommodate their growing number of grandchildren.
Teaching his grandchildren to fish became his favorite retirement activity.