son-in-law

Word parts

son + -in-law

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈsʌnɪnˌlɔː/

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Noun

Singular son-in-law

Plural sons-in-law or son-in-laws

1. (countable) A son-in-law is the husband of one's daughter or child.

   He made his son-in-law a partner in his business.