in-law

noun

ˈin-ˌlȯ How to pronounce in-law (audio)
Synonyms of in-lawnext
: a relative by marriage

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The fatal fall happened a day after Foster, his wife, son, young daughter and his in-laws arrived in Cyprus for a vacation at the King Evelthon Hotel. — Menelaos Hadjicostis, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Ariana Grande is getting a closer look at her future in-laws — and the Focker family is growing. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for in-law

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Etymology

mother-in-law, etc.

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in-law was in 1892

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“In-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-law. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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in-law

noun
ˈin-ˌlȯ
: a relative by marriage

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