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

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Immediately after Comey’s indictment, Troy Edwards, Comey’s son-in-law who worked in the Justice Department, resigned. Chad De Guzman, Time, 26 Sep. 2025 Separately, James Comey’s son-in-law, Troy Edwards, resigned as a federal prosecutor minutes after the former FBI director was indicted. Ed White, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025 Frantzve was close with Charlie Erika's mother reportedly had a tight bond with her late son-in-law. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 Cunningham is survived by his daughter, Sophia Mason, son-in-law Andrew Mason, and grandson Jack. Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 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 7 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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