in-law

noun

ˈin-ˌlȯ 

: a relative by marriage

Examples of in-law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The British-Argentine actor’s point has less to do with her conflicted con artist cheating death numerous times and besting her mobster in-laws, as well as the FBI. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026

Lownie also alleged that Eugenie’s husband Jack, as well as Princess Beatrice’s husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, don’t want to spend time with their in-laws. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 18 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