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 In images shared by the couple’s photographer, Erika Christine, fans loved seeing Eminem, whose legal name is Marshall Mathers, standing next to his daughter and new son-in-law. Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 20 May 2024 His new administration’s Israel policy was led mostly by his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who had a long personal relationship with Netanyahu, a friend of his father’s who had stayed at their family home in New Jersey. Mark Mazzetti Jonathan Davis Anna Diamond David Mason, New York Times, 16 May 2024 His son-in-law, who was not on the train with them, helped coordinate the family and get everyone back home later that night, Helmer said. Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024 In 1922, Lance and his business partner and son-in-law Salem A. Van Every moved the plant to West Ninth Street, north of uptown. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2024 In 2019, Greg and Susy’s daughter Abby and son-in-law Sal took a larger role in Monarch’s operations, with Abby handling the production side, while Sal heads the agronomics side. Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024 Buckner is survived by Mansfield, son Adam Josephs, grandchildren Oliver, Riley, Abigail and Ruby, as well as her sister Linda, daughter-in-law Noel Josephs, son-in-law Adam Mansfield and longtime partner Al. Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 Buckner is survived by son Adam Josephs, daughter Samantha Mansfield, her grandchildren Oliver, Riley, Abigail and Ruby, sister Linda, daughter-in-law Noel Josephs, son-in-law Adam Mansfield and her longtime partner, Al. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024 Survivors include her children, Adam and Samantha; grandchildren Oliver, Riley, Abigail and Ruby; sister Linda; daughter-in-law Noel and son-in-law Adam; and her longtime partner, Al. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 May 2024

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Word History

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 May. 2024.

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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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