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

To allow a politician to lead the school would be as foolish as, well, sending presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner to end the war with Iran. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

Garcia's son-in-law, attorney Robert Fernandez, said his role doesn't create a conflict. — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Within a couple of months of her daughter’s death, Webber-Brown said, her son-in-law asked her for assistance in sorting through McClellan’s clothes and other items in their home. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

The 47-year-old pilot was killed as well as all seven passengers, who were a doctor, his employees and his son-in-law, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported at the time. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 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