daughter-in-law

noun

daugh·​ter-in-law ˈdȯ-tər-in-ˌlȯ How to pronounce daughter-in-law (audio)
ˈdȯ-tərn-
plural daughters-in-law ˈdȯ-tər-zin-ˌlȯ How to pronounce daughter-in-law (audio)
: the wife of one's son or daughter

Examples of daughter-in-law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Trump overhauled the Republican National Committee, installing his daughter-in-law and two key operatives. Matthew Continetti, National Review, 20 July 2024 According to his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, the former president will still have a large bandage on his right ear during Thursday's speech, following his injury during the assassination attempt. Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024 In his first speech as the new British monarch, King Charles named his eldest son and daughter-in-law as the new Prince and Princess of Wales. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 19 July 2024 His co-chairwoman is Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, born and raised in Wilmington and graduate of the same high school – Laney – as is basketball icon Michael Jordan. Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for daughter-in-law 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of daughter-in-law was in the 14th century

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daughter-in-law

noun
daugh·​ter-in-law
ˈdȯt-ə-rən-ˌlȯ,
-ərn-ˌlȯ
plural daughters-in-law
-ər-zən-
: the wife of one's son or daughter

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