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

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She is survived by her brother David, daughter Emily, son-in-law David Jones and grandchildren Bentley and Luna. Lynette Rice, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025 His daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner both served as senior advisers during Trump's first term. Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 Survivors include her brother, David; daughter Emily and son-in-law David; and grandchildren Bentley and Luna. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025 Now owned by Nick’s son-in-law, George Housiadis. Menu Cuisine: American What to order: Fried filet trout plate with fries and tartar sauce (it’s discounted on Wednesday and Friday). Melissa Oyler and, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 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 23 Jan. 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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