daugh·ter-in-law
| \ ˈdȯ-tər-in-ˌlȯ
, ˈdȯ-tərn- \
, ˈdȯ-tərn- \
plural daughters-in-law\
ˈdȯ-tər-zin-ˌlȯ
\
\
Definition of daughter-in-law
: the wife of one's son or daughter
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“Daughter-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daughter-in-law. Accessed 13 Jun. 2021.
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daughter-in-law
noun
English Language Learners Definition of daughter-in-law
: the wife of your son
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daughter-in-law
noun
daugh·ter-in-law
| \ ˈdȯ-tər-ən-ˌlȯ \
plural daughters-in-law
Kids Definition of daughter-in-law
: the wife of a person's child
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