son-in-law

noun

ˈsən-ən-ˌlȯ How to pronounce son-in-law (audio)
plural sons-in-law
: the husband of one's daughter or son

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Black voters deserve answers about why Congressman Mike Collins’ former staffer posted Klan and Nazi content, and his son-in-law posted white nationalist content. — NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026 In July, a report from CNN found Collins' son-in-law, David Alan Scheer II, spreads white nationalist rhetoric on social media and associates with white supremacist groups. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Beasley, an acquaintance of the family, was staying with Monfort while doing some work at an apartment complex owned by Monfort’s son-in-law. — Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 The payments included $15,960 paid to Hédouville, another $14,500 to his daughter, who served as his chief of staff, and $11,800 to his former son-in-law, who worked as coordinator of technology. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 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

noun
ˈsən-ən-ˌlȯ
plural sons-in-law
ˈsən-zən-
: the husband of one's daughter or son
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