grandkid

UK: ˈɡrændkɪd | US: ˈɡrændkɪd

Definition
  1. n. a child of one's son or daughter; grandchild (informal term).

Structure
grand <large, older generation>kid <child>
Etymology

The word "grandkid" is a colloquial compound of "grand" (from Old French "grant," meaning "large" or "senior") and "kid" (from Old Norse "kið," meaning "young goat," later slang for "child"). The term reflects familial hierarchy, where "grand" denotes a generational step above, and "kid" informally refers to the younger descendant. Its usage emerged in the 19th century as a casual alternative to "grandchild."

Examples
  1. She loves baking cookies for her grandkid every weekend.

  2. My grandkid just started kindergarten this year.

  3. He proudly showed photos of his grandkid at the family reunion.

  4. They video call their grandkid who lives abroad every Sunday.

  5. The toys in the attic were saved for future grandkids.