Synonyms of son

son

noun

as in boy

a male human born to parents

Their two sons were always in competition with one another.

Related Words

• boy
• child
• kid
• offspring
• kiddo
• descendant
• progeny
• heir
• successor
• seed
• kiddie
• stock
• scion
• inheritor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of son

A lot of local people could see him in their son, or boyfriend, or high school buddy who had ended up on the wrong path. — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026

Growing up in Manhattan with her twin brother (Keen Ruffalo, son of Mark) and adoptive dad (Jay Duplass), Annie, just 17, will discover a new world, one with a first love and, perhaps, first heartbreak. — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

Courtesy of Stanley Simmons band Don’t mention nepotism to Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, sons of the two prominent KISS band members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. — Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Returning to music after decades focused on his behind-the-scenes career in television and film wasn’t easy for the son and sibling of a family of entertainers, but Cassidy tells PEOPLE each step was crucial to his journey. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026