sister-in-law
noun
sis·ter-in-law
ˈsi-st(ə-)rən-ˌlȯ 
-tərn-ˌlȯ
plural sisters-in-law
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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Her business — Core Intentions — sells waist beads made by her sisters-in-law in West Africa.
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Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 19 June 2024
Dear Amy: Every fall, my sister, cousins and a cousin’s sister-in-law have a weekend shopping excursion in our home city.
—Amy Dickinson, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2024
King Charles' youngest sibling and sister-in-law have stepped up in recent years as key members of the royal family.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024
His daughter and sister-in-law disappeared weeks later, never to be found again.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 14 June 2024
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Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 19 June 2024
Dear Amy: Every fall, my sister, cousins and a cousin’s sister-in-law have a weekend shopping excursion in our home city.
—Amy Dickinson, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2024
King Charles' youngest sibling and sister-in-law have stepped up in recent years as key members of the royal family.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024
His daughter and sister-in-law disappeared weeks later, never to be found again.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 14 June 2024
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