: a relative by marriage

Examples of in-law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On top of that, Vincent’s brother and his in-laws have become his foes and are at the head of Rovel, a fashion empire that could be compared to LVMH. Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 We’d been invited to a baptism, a birthday party, and dinner at my in-laws. Kathleen Felton, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024 Whether a homeowner builds a new structure in his backyard, or converts part of her home to the kind of in-law suite the Wongs were lucky to find already intact, there’s often a sizable construction cost involved, Morley pointed out. Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024 This day of rest is anything but, as David’s family must find a way to get rid of the body before their future in-laws arrive. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in-law 

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Word History

Etymology

mother-in-law, etc.

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-law was in 1894

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“In-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-law. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

in-law

noun
ˈin-ˌlȯ
: a relative by marriage

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