Synonyms of in-lawnext
: a relative by marriage

Examples of in-law in a Sentence

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According to her cousin-in-law Mike Tindall, the Princess of Wales knows how to take the pressure off. Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026 The doting mom, who already welcomed four children between the ages of 4 and 9 with her husband Michael, asked her grandmother-in-law Mimi to drive her to the hospital. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 The in-laws assured Majda that her daughters would be treated well. Toqa Ezzidin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 Leetch’s in-laws, watching along with him, were hoping the shots didn’t find the net. Peter Baugh, New York Times, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-law

Word History

Etymology

mother-in-law, etc.

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-law was in 1892

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“In-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-law. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

in-law

noun
ˈin-ˌlȯ
: a relative by marriage

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