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

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In many ways, Rubio and Witkoff are following in the footsteps of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who had multiple roles in the first administration, ranging from the Middle East to Latin America and immigration. Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025 In many ways, Rubio and Witkoff are following in the footsteps of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who had multiple roles in the first administration, ranging from brokering peace in the Middle East to dealing with Latin America and immigration. Matthew Lee and Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025 Lowell's previous clients include Mr. Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump, and son-in-law, Jared Kushner; former President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden; and former Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey. Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 2 May 2025 Penhale, a 48-year-old behavioral analyst, said her son-in-law, who works at the plant, had heard rumors that the plant might lay off workers on the night shift. Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 1 May 2025 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

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

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