grandson
A2Pronunciation
UK
- /ɡrˈændsʌn/
US
- /ˈɡrændˌsən/
Description
- male descendant
- son of your child
- family boy two generations down
- family link
A grandson is the son of your son or daughter. He is part of the next generation in the family, and the word often brings to mind love, pride, family stories, and shared time across the years. People may use it when talking about happy family moments, such as watching a boy grow up, visiting grandparents, or hearing someone say, "My grandson came to see me today." The word is mainly about family relationship, but it also carries a warm, personal feeling in everyday speech.
The word "grandson" means the son of your own child. In other words, if your son or daughter has a boy, that boy is your grandson. It names a clear family relationship: a male family member who is two generations below you. The word is often used in warm, personal ways because it brings to mind family life, growing up, and the passing of time from one generation to the next.
In daily use, people often say "grandson" when telling stories about visits, birthdays, school events, holidays, or quiet family moments. A grandparent might say, "My grandson just learned to ride a bike," or "My grandson is staying with us this weekend." In these cases, the word does more than identify a family position. It also suggests affection, closeness, and pride, especially when older family members speak about a younger boy they care about deeply.
The term usually refers to a family relationship by birth or adoption. In some families, it may also be used for a stepson's son if that relationship is accepted as part of the family. What matters most is that the word points to a real family bond, not just a friendly feeling. So when you hear "grandson," think of a boy connected to a larger family story, with love, care, and one generation reaching toward the next.
Examples
- 1
Family visits
Her grandson lives nearby, so she sees him almost every day.
- 2
New baby
Their first grandson was born in May.
- 3
Childcare
She picked up her grandson from school and took him to the park.
- 4
Family stories
He loves telling his grandsons stories about growing up on a farm.
- 5
Family names
My grandson is named after his grandfather.
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- grandsonnoun
Forms
- grandsonspluralnoun