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

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Kloss, a supermodel and television host, is married to Thrive Capital managing partner Joshua Kushner, the younger brother of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and former advisor Jared Kushner. Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 27 May 2025 The dispute centers on a baby name that her son-in-law, Matt, allegedly attempted to push through without his wife's consent. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025 The Senate on Monday confirmed Charles Kushner, the father of President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco. Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 21 May 2025 Nuccio, whose daughter and future son-in-law are both troopers, voted in favor of the contract Tuesday after voting against the measure at the committee level. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 21 May 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 2 Jun. 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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