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 So is his granddaughter and his son-in-law as well. Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024 When her son-in-law, former President Barack Obama, won the presidency in 2008, she was coaxed by the family into leaving Chicago and moving into the White House. Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 31 May 2024 The public became familiar with Robinson when her son-in-law, Barack Obama, won the 2008 presidential election. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 31 May 2024 Richard is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth; son Gregory and grandsons William and Matthew; daughter Victoria Wolf, son-in-law Doug Wolf, and grandchildren Mandy and Anthony. City News Service, Orange County Register, 25 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for son-in-law 

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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 6 Jun. 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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