Word: Grandson

Pronunciation

/ˈɡrænsʌn/

Definitions

• Noun: A son of one’s own child, especially a male offspring of one’s son or daughter.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I was delighted when my grandson arrived from out of town to spend the holidays with us.”
• “The old man left his entire inheritance to his only grandson.”
• “Sarah’s grandson inherited her love for painting.”

Phrases

• “Grandson-in-law”: The husband of one’s granddaughter.
• “Grandson-to-be”: Refers to a person who is expected to become a grandson through the birth or adoption of a child.

Synonyms

• Grandchild (more general term)
• Descendant
• Male descendant
• Junior relative
• Next generation (in the context of family)

Usage in idiomatic expressions

• There aren’t any common idiomatic expressions that specifically revolve around the word “grandson”. However, it often appears in everyday expressions describing familial relationships or generational succession, e.g., “passing down traditions to future generations like teaching your grandson how to fish.”

Note: Unlike “hello,” which can function as a noun, verb, or interjection, “grandson” primarily functions as a noun denoting a specific familial relationship. It does not have verb or adjectival forms nor does it typically serve as an interjection.