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 president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Monday in Jerusalem but made little progress toward fulfilling a plan for complete demilitarization of Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. — Lior Soroka, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2026

Cooper’s visit aboard the Lincoln was his second of the year, having previously visited the aircraft carrier in February with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Most notably, his son-in-law, who’s been in close proximity to his Senate campaign, has shared posts online promoting white supremacy and antisemitism. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026

The Die Hard star was spotted celebrating at the wedding of Tallulah Willis — his youngest daughter with ex Demi Moore — and his new son-in-law Justin Acee. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 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