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

Our daughter-in-law and grandchildren are under a gag order not to talk with us or not to have any contact with us. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Our daughter-in-law and grandchildren are under a gag order not to talk with us and not to have any contact with us. — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026

Kwong Kau and his wife also moved into the apartment, and received funds from their former daughter-in-law. — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

First-time grandma Candace Cameron Bure celebrated the arrival of her son Lev and daughter-in-law Elliott’s son, Bond, in August. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 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