Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

great-grandchildren

noun
/ɡreɪt ˈɡrændˌtʃɪldrən/
Definition
The children of one’s grandchildren.
Examples
  • After many family gatherings, the great-grandchildren learned to appreciate their heritage.
  • She was delighted to see all her great-grandchildren during the family reunion.
Meaning
Great-grandchildren refer to the offspring of a person’s grandchildren; they are the third generation of descendants in a family.
Synonyms
  • descendants
  • offspring
  • progeny