Synonyms of in-lawnext
: a relative by marriage

Examples of in-law in a Sentence

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This is an anniversary meal, an impress-the-in-laws, an ask-him-to-marry-you sort of place. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026 Prosecutors said Scott drove Serafini to his in-laws' home the day of the shooting. Richard Ramos, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026 Prosecutors showed jurors transcripts of angry emails and text messages between Serafini and his in-laws. Jessica Hill, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 Daniel Serafini, the ex-MLB pitcher convicted of shooting his in-laws in a 2021 murder-burglary at their Homewood residence near Lake Tahoe, was committed to life without parole after his sentencing Friday in Placer Superior Court. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 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 Mar. 2026.

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in-law

noun
ˈin-ˌlȯ
: a relative by marriage

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