What is another word for grandchildren?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈandt͡ʃɪldɹən] (IPA)

Grandchildren, the precious offspring of one's own children, can be referred to by a myriad of synonyms. Some of the common and popular synonyms for grandchildren are grandkids, grands, grandbabies, grandchicks, grandoffspring, grandsprogs, and grandspawn. Other synonyms that can be used to refer to one's grandchildren are grandloves, granddescendants, grandhir, grandyounglings, grandangels, grand treasures, and grandnieces/nephews. Depending on the region, culture, and personal preference, there can be different words that are used interchangeably for grandchildren. Nevertheless, the affection and love grandparents have for their grandchildren remains the same, regardless of the synonym used to refer to them.

What are the paraphrases for Grandchildren?

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What are the hypernyms for Grandchildren?

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Usage examples for Grandchildren

Surrounded by his children and grandchildren, the old man lived happy and contented, his daily teaching being to impress upon them the blessings they derived from a life so sheltered from all the accidents of fortune; to have, as he called the island, "the little craft all their own."
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
This he did to amuse his grandchildren, cutting them in reverse.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard
By the time we learn what love is we can preach it to our grandchildren.
"I Walked in Arden"
Jack Crawford

Famous quotes with Grandchildren

  • If these men decided that they have to go in there and fight, I want them to send their own children and grandchildren. I want them to not send a bunch of strangers' kids in there to fight and die.
    F. Murray Abraham
  • The great thing about baseball is when you're done, you'll only tell your grandchildren the good things. If they ask me about 1989, I'll tell them I had amnesia.
    Sparky Anderson
  • The question is, are we happy to suppose that our grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant except in a picture book?
    David Attenborough
  • I guess if you're lucky enough not to have to pay your rent, then you or I take much more seriously the kind of work that I do, what it takes for me to leave two teenagers of my own and six stepchildren and a husband and four grandchildren.
    Ellen Barkin
  • Every place in the country you should get a license that shows you know how to safely store it, keep it away from your children or grandchildren. You should have to license it so the police can trace it if it's used in a crime.
    Michael D. Barnes

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