Synonyms of in-lawnext
: a relative by marriage

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For yards with plenty of room to play, consider adding in an in-law suit or pool house to complete the design. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026 The walk-out lower level has a fireplace, wet bar, full bathroom and space for an in-law suite. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026 Staring back would be Fiorito’s immediate family, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and friends. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026 Sam Walton died in 1992, and while the family no longer oversees day-to-day management of the retailer, his grandson-in-law, Greg Penner, chairs the board, and Steuart is a board member. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-law

Word History

Etymology

mother-in-law, etc.

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-law was in 1892

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“In-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-law. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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in-law

noun
ˈin-ˌlȯ
: a relative by marriage

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