sis·ter-in-law
| \ ˈsi-st(ə-)rən-ˌlȯ
, -tərn-ˌlȯ \
, -tərn-ˌlȯ \
plural sisters-in-law\
ˈsi-stər-zən-ˌlȯ
\
\
Definition of sister-in-law
1
: the sister of one's spouse
2a
: the wife of one's sibling
b
: the wife of one's spouse's sibling
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sister-in-law
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English Language Learners Definition of sister-in-law
: the sister of your husband or wife
: the wife of your brother
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sister-in-law
noun
sis·ter-in-law
| \ ˈsi-stər-ən-ˌlȯ \
plural sisters-in-law
Kids Definition of sister-in-law
1
: the sister of someone's husband or wife
2
: the wife of someone's brother
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