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

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In his argument asking the judge to allow Serafini to testify, Zimmerman said Serafini’s mother-in-law later changed her mind as the murder investigation focused on her son-in-law and his wife was removed from her parents’ will. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026 Pintor’s son — who is Vega’s son-in-law and has children with Vega’s daughter — approved of the deal, Griffith said. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026 Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner are expected in Moscow for talks aimed at ending Russia's nearly 4-year-old war in Ukraine. Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026 This is the first time Ross (and son-in-law Daniel Sillman, the point man on these searches), constructed this football partnership at the top in the proper manner. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/son-in-law. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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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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