daughter-in-law
noun
daugh·ter-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-in-ˌlȯ 
ˈdȯ-tərn-
plural daughters-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-zin-ˌlȯ
: the wife of one's son or daughter
Examples of daughter-in-law in a Sentence
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Lara Trump is the former president’s daughter-in-law.
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Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024
He is survived by his wife, Sally, son Jim and daughter-in-law Leah, and 14 grandchildren — Alice, Sarah, Amy, Amanda, Josiah, Hannah, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Jennifer, Avery, Noah, Aiden, Roman and Ellie.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
Hubbell is survived by his wife, Anne, sons Torrey, Drew, Lauren and Brennan; three daughters-in-law, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
Otto is survived by his wife, Sally, son Jim, daughter-in-law Leah and 14 grandchildren.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 20 May 2024
Otto leaves behind his wife, a son and daughter-in-law and 14 grandchildren.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 May 2024
Trump, the co-chair of the Republican National Committee and daughter-in-law of presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, spoke for about 40 minutes in a Q&A-style moderated discussion.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 19 May 2024
In addition to her son and daughter, survivors include her daughter-in-law, Laura; grandchildren Ryan and Dylan; and great-grandchildren Gabriella, Jackson, Grayson, Noir and J.J.
Brooks, 15 months younger than Stroock, died in 1977 at age 51 of a heart attack while undergoing treatment for cancer.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
Who Broke His Wrist in Emmy Awards Speech: 'It's Officially Healed'
Jeff has also toured the country playing guitar with the Ben Daniels Band, which includes his son and daughter-in-law Amanda.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024
He is survived by his wife, Sally, son Jim and daughter-in-law Leah, and 14 grandchildren — Alice, Sarah, Amy, Amanda, Josiah, Hannah, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Jennifer, Avery, Noah, Aiden, Roman and Ellie.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
Hubbell is survived by his wife, Anne, sons Torrey, Drew, Lauren and Brennan; three daughters-in-law, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
Otto is survived by his wife, Sally, son Jim, daughter-in-law Leah and 14 grandchildren.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 20 May 2024
Otto leaves behind his wife, a son and daughter-in-law and 14 grandchildren.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 May 2024
Trump, the co-chair of the Republican National Committee and daughter-in-law of presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, spoke for about 40 minutes in a Q&A-style moderated discussion.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 19 May 2024
In addition to her son and daughter, survivors include her daughter-in-law, Laura; grandchildren Ryan and Dylan; and great-grandchildren Gabriella, Jackson, Grayson, Noir and J.J.
Brooks, 15 months younger than Stroock, died in 1977 at age 51 of a heart attack while undergoing treatment for cancer.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
Who Broke His Wrist in Emmy Awards Speech: 'It's Officially Healed'
Jeff has also toured the country playing guitar with the Ben Daniels Band, which includes his son and daughter-in-law Amanda.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
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