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

Survivors include his wife of nearly 57 years, Judy; his daughters, Jennifer and Stephanie; his son-in-law, Justin; and his grandchildren, Oliver, Tyler, Ella and Layla. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

Reisberg is survived by his wife of almost 56 years, Judy; his daughters, Jennifer Benson and Stephanie Silvera; his son-in-law, Justin Silvera; and his grandchildren, Oliver and Tyler Benson and Ella and Layla Silvera. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Although Ossoff began the cycle as Republicans' top target, Collins has endured weeks of negative headlines about a House ethics investigation and his son-in-law's white nationalist views. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Although Ossoff began the cycle as Republicans’ top target, Collins has endured weeks of negative headlines about a House ethics investigation and his son-in-law’s white nationalist views. — Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 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