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

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The documentary begins a few weeks after the attack, when Liat’s retired parents, Yehuda and Chaya, are desperately searching for news on their daughter and son-in-law. Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025 Her daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter were evacuated from their home in the area. Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025 On the campaign trail in 2024, Trump promised to back Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu even more strongly than Biden had, while Jared Kushner, Trump’s adviser and son-in-law, speculated that the Gazan waterfront might be valuable real estate. Monica Potts, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2025 McAvoy is also the son-in-law of Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan. Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 19 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 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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