: a relative by marriage

Examples of in-law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After Winter’s father passed away last summer, Fannie and Winter found the Lees’ in-law suite for rent on Craigslist. Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024 When the friend’s father called him to inform him that Ryan had been hit by the propeller, Dan Evans raced out of the house to meet them without informing his wife or in-laws. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 12 Apr. 2024 Question: My in-laws are planning to sell their Bay Area home. Pat Kapowich, The Mercury News, 11 May 2024 Lana only figures out her ex is a soon-to-be in-law at the destination wedding. Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for in-law 

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Word History

Etymology

mother-in-law, etc.

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-law was in 1894

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Cite this Entry

“In-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-law. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

in-law

noun
ˈin-ˌlȯ
: a relative by marriage

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