daughter-in-law
noun
daugh·ter-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-in-ˌlȯ 
ˈdȯ-tərn-
plural daughters-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-zin-ˌlȯ
: the wife of one's son or daughter
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He was joined by his wife, Camilla, his son William, his daughter-in-law Kate, and all three of the Wales children.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 13 June 2026
My daughter-in-law is an awesome person who does anything for anyone.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
On June 4, King Harald and Queen Sonja were also asked about their daughter-in-law's health during solo outings.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
To that end, talk to your son and daughter-in-law about what’s going on with you and enlist them in helping to come up with a plan that works for everyone.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 13 June 2026
My daughter-in-law is an awesome person who does anything for anyone.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
On June 4, King Harald and Queen Sonja were also asked about their daughter-in-law's health during solo outings.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
To that end, talk to your son and daughter-in-law about what’s going on with you and enlist them in helping to come up with a plan that works for everyone.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for daughter-in-law
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“Daughter-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daughter-in-law. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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