What is another word for grandson?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈandsʌn] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the word "grandson", each conveying the same meaning of a male descendant of one's child. Some common alternatives include "grandchild", which is a gender-neutral term that refers to either a grandson or granddaughter, "grandboy" or "grandson-in-law" if the child is married to one's daughter. Other informal terms include "grandkid", "grandsonny", and "grandsprog" among others. Regardless of the term used, the bond between a grandparent and their grandchild is a precious one that is cherished by many families across the world.

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  • Equivalence

  • Forward Entailment

    • Noun, singular or mass
      son.
  • Independent

    • Noun, singular or mass
      likes.
  • Other Related

    • Noun, singular or mass
      nephew.

What are the hypernyms for Grandson?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Grandson?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for grandson (as nouns)

Usage examples for Grandson

Casimir-Perier, grandson of Louis-Philippe's great minister, obviously represented the Moderates, most of whom tried in all sincerity to carry out the esprit nouveau and a policy of good-will toward the Catholic Church.
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright
The lamp hanging at the foot of the stairs made the same spluttering noise and there was the door of the room that had once been his grandfather's, and Peter fancied that he could still see the old man swaying there in the doorway, laughing at his son and his grandson as they struggled there on the floor.
"Fortitude"
Hugh Walpole
Well now, I am indeed sorry, I'd have liked a grandson too.
"Fortitude"
Hugh Walpole

Famous quotes with Grandson

  • Christians need to take the lead in educating people that children are gifts, as my autistic grandson most surely is. By going down the path we're currently on, we might one day get rid of genetic diseases, but only at the cost of our own humanity.
    Charles W. Colson
  • What advice do I tell my grandson? I listen to him.
    Roy Haynes
  • My grandson sees me as Lois on TV every Christmas, and that scores me points.
    Margot Kidder
  • I don't know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.
    Abraham Lincoln
  • A Native American grandfather was talking to his grandson about how he felt. He said, "I feel as if I have two wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is the vengeful, angry, violent one. The other wolf is the loving, compassionate one. The grandson asked him, Which wolf will win the fight in your heart? The grandfather answered, The one I feed.
    Anonymous

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