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

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Kahn also is survived by son-in-law Daniel Feldstern; a grandson, Nick, and his wife Jenn Fasulo-Feldstern. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025 Cuban forged a particular bond with Dumont, sensing long-term business opportunities with the son-in-law of Miriam Adelson, Sheldon’s widow. C. Clark, D. Aldridge, S. Amick, F. Katz, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 In addition to his daughters, survivors include his son-in-law, Daniel, and his grandson and his wife, Nick and Jenn. Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025 While discussing his son-in-law’s father, Texas businessman Massad Boulous, Trump spilled the beans, according to CNN reporter Alayna Treene, who was in the crowd. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for son-in-law

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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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