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

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Ross, 85, has rejected overtures from hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin; designated his daughter Jennifer as his successor; and has given a significant non-Dolphins sports management job to son-in-law Dan Sillman, an experienced sports executive who is married to Ross’ daughter, Kim. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025 Miami Herald reporter Barry Jackson broke down Ross' recent moves, which include his successor, and also setting up his son-in-law with an executive job as well. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025 Robert Dumas, Émile Hermès’ son-in-law and creator of the Kelly bag (named for Grace Kelly), introduced the Hermès silk scarf in 1937, according to the company. Jennifer Brett, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025 Last Rites also ends with Wilson’s Ed essentially passing the torch to his soon-to-be son-in-law, Tony Spera (Ben Hardy), followed by the nuptials between Tony and the Warrens’ daughter, Judy (Mia Tomlinson). Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/son-in-law. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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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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