son-in-law

noun

ˈsən-ən-ˌlȯ 

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

His first interview, in February, 2024, was with Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, who has counselled the President on Israel and Palestine; among other things, Kushner spoke to Masoud about the waterfront property values of the Gaza Strip and displacement models for its residents. —Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025

His survivors include wife Karen, his mother, Wanda; his sister, Mona; his children, Daniel and Alisa; his son-in-law, Jim; and his grandson, Milo. —Marc Berman, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025

After a few members of the hiking group took photos on a side trail, Rahman did not return to the main trail, his son-in-law Fazal Hunzai told WDJT. —Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025

Earlier this season, McEntire’s Reba onscreen son-in-law Steve Howey also appeared on Happy’s Place. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for son-in-law

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Kids Definition

son-in-law

noun

ˈsən-ən-ˌlȯ

plural sons-in-law

ˈsən-zən-

: the husband of one's daughter or son