sister-in-law
noun
sis·ter-in-law
ˈsi-st(ə-)rən-ˌlȯ 
-tərn-ˌlȯ
plural sisters-in-law
ˈsi-stər-zən-ˌlȯ
1
: the sister of one's spouse
2
a
: the wife of one's sibling
b
: the wife of one's spouse's sibling
Examples of sister-in-law in a Sentence
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Much of the coverage of the reception either focused on the pregnant duchess talking excitedly about the upcoming arrival of her son Archie, or the fact that she and Kate Middleton were seen together for the first time in months, amid reports of tensions between the two sisters-in-law.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Chartier said previously that Chatfield had a consensual affair with his sister-in-law but did not commit any crimes.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Her brother and his daughter managed to escape; her sister-in-law was freed in the hostage deal last November.
—Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2024
My sister-in-law lives 10 minutes away, never visits, shows no interest in our kids and doesn’t return my husband’s calls.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2024
Also among her survivors who work in show business: granddaughter Gia Coppola (an actress, director, screenwriter and Gian-Carlo’s daughter); actress and sister-in-law Talia Shire (the Rocky and Godfather films); and actors and nephews Nicolas Cage and Jason Schwartzman.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex released a statement shortly after their sister-in-law made the announcement about her health.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
My good friend Sarah struggled with this same issue with her sister-in-law.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
In one of the video clips, the Burlesque star could be seen posing for photos with her brother and sister-in-law at the event.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Chartier said previously that Chatfield had a consensual affair with his sister-in-law but did not commit any crimes.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Her brother and his daughter managed to escape; her sister-in-law was freed in the hostage deal last November.
—Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2024
My sister-in-law lives 10 minutes away, never visits, shows no interest in our kids and doesn’t return my husband’s calls.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2024
Also among her survivors who work in show business: granddaughter Gia Coppola (an actress, director, screenwriter and Gian-Carlo’s daughter); actress and sister-in-law Talia Shire (the Rocky and Godfather films); and actors and nephews Nicolas Cage and Jason Schwartzman.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex released a statement shortly after their sister-in-law made the announcement about her health.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
My good friend Sarah struggled with this same issue with her sister-in-law.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
In one of the video clips, the Burlesque star could be seen posing for photos with her brother and sister-in-law at the event.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
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