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US/ˈsʌn.ɪn.lɑː/
UK/ˈsʌn.ɪn.lɔː/
the husband of your daughter
In context
Her son-in-law helps the family run the restaurant on weekends.
My parents were very happy to welcome a kind son-in-law into the family.
Her son-in-law is a doctor, and he visits every Sunday with his children.
Words that go with son-in-law
adjective + noun
- future son-in-lawHe was nervous about meeting his future son-in-law.
- new son-in-lawThey threw a big party to welcome their new son-in-law.
noun + noun
- daughter and son-in-lawMy daughter and son-in-law are coming for dinner on Saturday.
adjective + preposition
- proud of her son-in-lawShe is very proud of her son-in-law.
verb + noun
- welcome a son-in-lawThe family was glad to welcome a son-in-law who loved cooking.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
two son-in-lawsCorrect: two sons-in-law