in-law

noun

ˈin-ˌlȯ 

: a relative by marriage

Examples of in-law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Qualifying relatives include children, grandchildren, siblings, parents and grandparents, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and certain in-laws. — Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026

Hosts may rent an entire home, a single room or a smaller secondary living space on the property, such as a backyard cottage or an in-law suite. — Tim Komarek, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

Along with her son’s godparents and her family, Rodriguez says her village also consists of her in-laws, best friends, and, most importantly, her husband. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Aug. 2026

Dreyer has spent more than a decade vacationing in Turks and Caicos with her in-laws each summer. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 5 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