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

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As a reporter, Zito was present at the Butler rally with her daughter and son-in-law. Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2025 The words from her son-in-law that shattered her life. Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 11 July 2025 Tina Knowles may have unintentionally sparked a firestorm online after a recent social media post was interpreted by some fans as subtle shade aimed at Nicki Minaj, who’s currently embroiled in a public tirade targeting son-in-law JAY-Z and, by extension, Beyoncé. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 July 2025 Another showed Munn's mother sitting with her son-in-law, comedian John Mulaney. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 July 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 19 Jul. 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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