in-law

noun

ˈin-ˌlȯ 

: a relative by marriage

Examples of in-law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Later, Walzer’s father got a job, through his in-laws, at a jewelry store in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where the family joined a Reform congregation. — Jordi Graupera, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

Court documents indicate that McKinsey alleged his in-laws had long abused him for being a transgender man and alleged that Jang had physically and emotionally harmed him and their children for years and allowed her parents to do the same. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

The fatal fall happened a day after Foster, his wife, son, young daughter and his in-laws arrived in Cyprus for a vacation at the King Evelthon Hotel. — Menelaos Hadjicostis, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Ariana Grande is getting a closer look at her future in-laws — and the Focker family is growing. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 12 Oct. 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