SINCE 1828
brother-in-law
noun
broth·er-in-law
| \ ˈbrə-t͟hər-ən-ˌlȯ
, ˈbrət͟h-rən-, ˈbrə-t͟hərn-\
, ˈbrət͟h-rən-, ˈbrə-t͟hərn-\
plural brothers-in-law\ ˈbrə-t͟hərz-ən-
\
\
Definition of brother-in-law
1
: the brother of one's spouse
2a
: the husband of one's sibling
b
: the husband of one's spouse's sibling
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brother-in-law
noun
English Language Learners Definition of brother-in-law
: the brother of your husband or wife
: the husband of your sister
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brother-in-law
noun
broth·er-in-law
| \ ˈbrə-t͟hər-ən-ˌlȯ\
plural brothers-in-law
Kids Definition of brother-in-law
1
: the brother of a person's husband or wife
2
: the husband of a person's sister
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