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Synonyms of in-lawnext
: a relative by marriage

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There’s absolutely no time to waste in finalizing your gifts for Mom, your wife, girlfriend, sister, parents, in-laws, the devoted hostess, and everyone else on your list whose wishes still need granting. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Nov. 2025 What makes the situation more painful is the in-laws’ apparent absence during those difficult first weeks. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 Customize it to your liking and transform it into your next office space, guest house, or in-law suite. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025 My in-laws will bring the wine and some boisterous New Jersey energy. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025 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 8 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

in-law

noun
ˈin-ˌlȯ
: a relative by marriage

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