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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The mother of Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes slyly wore one of the sweatshirts to the Chiefs-Lions game Sunday in a photo with daughter, Mia, and daughter-in-law Brittany Mahomes.
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Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
His daughter-in-law particularly suffered from these nocturnal assaults and became ill.
—Robert Eggers, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Hill is survived by her husband Randy; sons Tim and Chris; daughter-in-law Debbie Deuble Hill and grandchildren Violet, Quinn and Carter.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Donna Kelce was spotted on the sideline before the Kansas City Chiefs took on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night at EverBank Stadium, supporting both her son and her soon-to-be daughter-in-law.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
His daughter-in-law particularly suffered from these nocturnal assaults and became ill.
—Robert Eggers, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Hill is survived by her husband Randy; sons Tim and Chris; daughter-in-law Debbie Deuble Hill and grandchildren Violet, Quinn and Carter.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Donna Kelce was spotted on the sideline before the Kansas City Chiefs took on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night at EverBank Stadium, supporting both her son and her soon-to-be daughter-in-law.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Daughter-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daughter-in-law. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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