Synonyms of in-lawnext
: a relative by marriage

Examples of in-law in a Sentence

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Morales and her family were in New York, and her in-laws lived in Denver. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 9 June 2026 This is the place to impress a client or your future in-laws. Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026 The business has been in his in-laws’ family since 1757. Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 Her choice of dress designer was notable as Wickstead is a favorite of the royal family, in particular, of Harriet's new royal cousin-in-law Kate. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-law

Word History

Etymology

mother-in-law, etc.

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-law was in 1892

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“In-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-law. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

in-law

noun
ˈin-ˌlȯ
: a relative by marriage

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