SINCE 1828
mother-in-law
noun
moth·er-in-law
| \ ˈmə-t͟hər-ən-ˌlȯ
, ˈmət͟h-rən-, ˈmə-t͟hərn-\
, ˈmət͟h-rən-, ˈmə-t͟hərn-\
plural mothers-in-law\ ˈmə-t͟hər-zən-ˌlȯ
\
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Definition of mother-in-law
1
: the mother of one's spouse
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mother-in-law
noun
English Language Learners Definition of mother-in-law
: the mother of your husband or wife
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mother-in-law
noun
moth·er-in-law
| \ ˈmə-t͟hər-ən-ˌlȯ\
plural mothers-in-law
Kids Definition of mother-in-law
: the mother of someone's husband or wife
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