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sister-in-law

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noun sis·ter-in-law \ ˈsi-st(ə-)rən-ˌlȯ , -tərn-ˌlȯ \

Definition of sister-in-law

plural sisters-in-law play \ˈsi-stər-zən-ˌlȯ\
1 :the sister of one's spouse
2 a :the wife of one's sibling
b :the wife of one's spouse's sibling

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First Known Use of sister-in-law

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SISTER-IN-LAW Defined for English Language Learners

sister-in-law

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Definition of sister-in-law for English Language Learners

  • : the sister of your husband or wife

  • : the wife of your brother

SISTER-IN-LAW Defined for Kids

sister-in-law

noun sis·ter-in-law \ ˈsi-stər-ən-ˌlȯ \

Definition of sister-in-law for Students

plural sisters-in-law
1 :the sister of someone's husband or wife
2 :the wife of someone's brother

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