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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Sheiner is survived by his son Andrew Sheiner, daughter-in-law Janet Nolan Sheiner, daughter Kate Sheiner, son-in-law Chris Hoaglund and granddaughter Liv Hoaglund.
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Matt Minton, Variety, 18 June 2026
More than $35,000 for her daughter-in-law's personal debts, mortgage and others.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Aqeel Khalaf, an herbalist, hit the road in the early morning with his brother, son and daughter-in-law.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
He was joined by his wife, Camilla, his son William, his daughter-in-law Kate, and all three of the Wales children.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 13 June 2026
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Matt Minton, Variety, 18 June 2026
More than $35,000 for her daughter-in-law's personal debts, mortgage and others.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Aqeel Khalaf, an herbalist, hit the road in the early morning with his brother, son and daughter-in-law.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
He was joined by his wife, Camilla, his son William, his daughter-in-law Kate, and all three of the Wales children.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 13 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 21 Jun. 2026.
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