in-law

noun

ˈin-ˌlȯ 

: a relative by marriage

Examples of in-law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That is until Deadites invade and make the horror of being around in-laws real. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

One highlight includes an oak sideboard from Walker Edison that’s sure to impress any visiting in-laws. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026

Minutes before he was sentenced Monday to life in prison for the murder of his wife, Caleb Flynn sobbed as his in-laws read letters written by his two daughters, asking him heartbreaking questions about their mother’s death. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2026

That, to me, seems to be the one way to improve the relationship with your husband’s grandchildren, who undoubtedly have been influenced by this former in-law. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 3 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