son-in-law

noun

ˈsən-ən-ˌlȯ 

plural sons-in-law

: the husband of one's daughter or son

Examples of son-in-law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His son-in-law, Emmanuel Rosario Alvarez, created a GoFundMe page to assist with funeral expenses and pay tribute to him. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Family files wrongful death lawsuit Jennifer and Justin Barbour, the daughter and son-in-law of Avila, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla and Butler on June 23, according to Harris County court documents. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 7 July 2026

My son has said some really awful things to my daughter, son-in-law, husband and me. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

My son has said some really awful things to my daughter, son-in-law, husband, and me. — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for son-in-law

• allantois
• baccarat
• chickasaw
• mackinaw
• overawe
• oversaw
• quebecois
• yojana
• aa
• aha
• bashaw
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Kids Definition

son-in-law

noun

ˈsən-ən-ˌlȯ

plural sons-in-law

ˈsən-zən-

: the husband of one's daughter or son