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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King Charles' wife then became known as Queen Camilla, fulfilling the late Queen Elizabeth's wish that her daughter-in-law would step into the role when her son acceded.
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The Guadalupe camp’s infirmary – known as Heaven Can Wait – was run by Dick’s daughter-in-law Mary Liz, a former Mystic camper and registered nurse who treated many sick and injured children herself.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Our daughter-in-law will not let grandma pick up the new baby or hug him.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Having been opened decades ago by Jack Mendenhall, the museum is now curated by his son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Vickie.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The Guadalupe camp’s infirmary – known as Heaven Can Wait – was run by Dick’s daughter-in-law Mary Liz, a former Mystic camper and registered nurse who treated many sick and injured children herself.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Our daughter-in-law will not let grandma pick up the new baby or hug him.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Having been opened decades ago by Jack Mendenhall, the museum is now curated by his son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Vickie.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Daughter-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daughter-in-law. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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