in-law

noun

ˈin-ˌlȯ 

: a relative by marriage

Examples of in-law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The interview was filmed in Montana, where Newsom’s in-laws own a ranch, as Newsom and Tapper fly-fished together. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Newsom made the comments during an extended interview with Tapper at the Democratic governor's in-laws' ranch in Montana, where the two spoke while fly-fishing about Newsom's personal life, political career and potential presidential ambitions. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026

Over one tense weekend, old patterns and buried wounds surface in front of in-laws and guests, until the celebration fractures into a confrontation. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Clancy’s mother, sister and friends also took the stand, as did her former in-laws. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 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