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

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In August 2025, Border Patrol agents opened fire on Francisco Longoria, his son and 23-year-old son-in-law after breaking the driver’s side window of his truck, prompting him to drive off. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026 But is Aikman part of a new four-man power structure that includes Sullivan, Hafley and Daniel Sillman, Ross’ son-in-law who is also an executive with Ross’ Relevant company? Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026 Khamenei’s daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law, and son-in-law were also killed. Keely Bastow, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026 The team includes Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and the president's son-in-law Jared Kushner, Kelly said. Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026 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 14 Apr. 2026.

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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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