in-law

noun

ˈin-ˌlȯ 

: a relative by marriage

Examples of in-law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Over one tense weekend, old patterns and buried wounds surface in front of in-laws and guests, until the celebration fractures into a confrontation. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Clancy’s mother, sister and friends also took the stand, as did her former in-laws. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, the aging bachelor lived as something of a recluse in the Independence mansion occupied by multiple other relatives and in-laws. — Dan Kelly august 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

Her motive wasn’t a major part of the trial, but evidence presented by the prosecution suggested her relationship with her in-laws had deteriorated. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

mother-in-law, etc.

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in-law

• aa
• aha
• bashaw
• bradshaw
• byelaw
• bylaw
• chainsaw
• cheraw
• coleslaw
• crenshaw
• dada
• esau

Kids Definition

in-law

noun

ˈin-ˌlȯ

: a relative by marriage