in-law

noun

ˈin-ˌlȯ 

: a relative by marriage

Examples of in-law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

How odd that your in-laws can call your bed old and ugly, but balk at insulting their neighbor’s castoffs by not using them. — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2026

The in-laws, Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both 77, are in custody and on Wednesday were charged with murder with special circumstances for allegedly lying in wait. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

While court documents detailed a long a history between Jonathan McKinsey and his in-laws, Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, and a divorce between McKinsey and his wife, investigators didn't immediately disclose a motive behind Saturday's shooting. — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Hours after Ashley’s death, Flynn and Botner met at his in-laws’ house, where members of their church were gathered. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 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