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

Examples of daughter-in-law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the original letter noted, the daughter-in-law and son are paying quite a lot of money for the mother’s care because the mother doesn’t have the funds. — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Her engagement ring, now worn by daughter-in-law Kate Middleton, features a 12-carat Ceylon sapphire. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 July 2026

But Susan’s hostility is more focused, side-eyeing her daughter-in-law even at the funeral. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Grandest of all was a sautoir of pearls, a gift to his new daughter-in-law from the Tsar. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for daughter-in-law

• avoirdupois
• aa
• aha
• bashaw
• bradshaw
• byelaw
• bylaw
• chainsaw
• cheraw
• coleslaw
• crenshaw
• dada

Kids Definition

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