daughter-in-law
noun
daugh·ter-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-in-ˌlȯ 
ˈdȯ-tərn-
plural daughters-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-zin-ˌlȯ
: the wife of one's son or daughter
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Luckily, her daughter-in-law captured the whole thing on social media.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Ever since my son and daughter-in-law raved about their PS experience back in 2021, it’s been high on my bucket list.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
In April of that year, her daughter-in-law, Rebecca Schmucker, shared that Mama Mary had undergone colon surgery via an Instagram post.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
What famous golfer is dating President Trump’s former daughter-in-law?
—Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Ever since my son and daughter-in-law raved about their PS experience back in 2021, it’s been high on my bucket list.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
In April of that year, her daughter-in-law, Rebecca Schmucker, shared that Mama Mary had undergone colon surgery via an Instagram post.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
What famous golfer is dating President Trump’s former daughter-in-law?
—Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for daughter-in-law
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“Daughter-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daughter-in-law. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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