plural sons-in-law
: the husband of one's daughter or son

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My son-in-law feels blindsided, as my daughter is asking for a complete break. R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026 The Shiites wanted the caliphate to descend through Ali, Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law and Hussein’s father. ABC News, 25 June 2026 Trump's framework was negotiated bilaterally by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner — a property developer and the president's son-in-law. Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 19 June 2026 And that doesn’t count the changes at the very top with Troy Aikman, the Hall of Fame quarterback, serving as an advisor and Daniel Sillman, owner Steve Ross’ son-in-law and an executive in his Relevent Sports Company, also coming aboard as a significant executive voice in the rebuild. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for son-in-law

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of son-in-law was in the 14th century

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“Son-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/son-in-law. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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son-in-law

noun
ˈsən-ən-ˌlȯ
plural sons-in-law
ˈsən-zən-
: the husband of one's daughter or son

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