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

In addition to his children Conny and Billy, Cannon is survived by sister Mary Lou, son-in-law Jim, daughter-in-law Beth, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026

Cannon is survived by his children Conny and Billy, his sister Mary Lou, his son-in-law Jim and daughter- in-law Beth, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 July 2026

In the latest hurdle for the Collins campaign, a CNN investigation has found Collins' son-in-law, David Alan Scheer II, spreads white nationalist rhetoric on social media and associates with white supremacist groups. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Carmen Electra is handing out threesome advice, a married cop is off the force after an on-duty affair with another officer, a bizarre story of a woman sleeping with her future son-in-law requires an investigation of its own. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 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
• bradshaw

Kids Definition

son-in-law

noun

ˈsən-ən-ˌlȯ

plural sons-in-law

ˈsən-zən-

: the husband of one's daughter or son