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

The faction’s precursors backed ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, Muhammad’s son-in-law and cousin, immediately after Muhammad’s death in 632. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 July 2026

Vicki was in the middle when cast member Lydia McLaughlin’s mom, Judy, got into a heated altercation with Vicki’s son-in-law, Ryan, over putting her feet on the furniture. — Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026

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

Muhammad Taqi al-Hakim, a senior scholar at the Najaf seminary, led the funeral prayers at the Shrine of Imam Ali, the Prophet Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for son-in-law

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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