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
