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Definition of "grandniece" [grand•niece]

  • A daughter of one's nephew or niece. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "grandniece" in a sentence
  • "Mrs. Nicoll was delighted with what she termed her grandniece's good sense, and gave her a handsome set of rubies, beside having her diamonds reset for her."
  • "The old couple made their innocent plans for the welcoming of the "grandniece," positive that a happy future was in store for both Ida May and themselves."
  • "Mehta, the co-author of this book, is my wife -- and Dr. V's grandniece. 100% of the authors' proceeds are being gifted to Aravind's sight-restoring work."