Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

son-in-law

noun
/ˈsʌn ɪn lɔː/
Definition
The husband of one’s child.
Examples
  • My daughter just got married, so now I have a new son-in-law.
  • We invited our son-in-law to the family gathering.
  • He treated his son-in-law as if he were his own son.
Meaning
A son-in-law is a man who is married to your daughter or son, making him a member of your family by marriage.
Synonyms
  • husband of one’s child
  • spouse of a daughter
  • spouse of a son