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grandchildren

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɡɹænˌtʃɪɫdɹən// UK //ɡɹˈændtʃɪldɹən// grand·chil·dren

n. the children of your own children. You use this word to talk about the second generation of your family after you.

n. the offspring of one's children. Plural form of grandchild.


SIMPLE

She loves spending time with her grandchildren on weekends.

CONTEXTUAL

After retiring, the couple moved closer to the city to be near their three young grandchildren.

COMPLEX

The family estate was eventually divided among the twelve grandchildren, ensuring that the original founder's legacy supported the education of the third generation.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'grandchild'; used collectively for both grandsons and granddaughters.

Pitfall

my grandchildsmy grandchildrenThe word uses an irregular plural ending in '-children' rather than the standard '-s'.

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