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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Lara Trump, his daughter-in-law and former co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), has a new show on Fox News set to premiere Saturday night.
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
At Least 30 Dead, 60 Injured After Religious Event Ends in Stampede: 'There Was No Chance for Escape'
Sheela Devi, whose daughter-in-law died in the incident, told the outlet that an announcement about a change of train platforms allegedly sparked the stampede as passengers grew confused.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
As for the displacement of your daughter-in-law, that might better be left to their family.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
Four cards celebrate Valentine’s Day for sons-in-law and daughters, and three do the same for sons and daughters-in-law.
—Lou Robinson, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
At Least 30 Dead, 60 Injured After Religious Event Ends in Stampede: 'There Was No Chance for Escape'
Sheela Devi, whose daughter-in-law died in the incident, told the outlet that an announcement about a change of train platforms allegedly sparked the stampede as passengers grew confused.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
As for the displacement of your daughter-in-law, that might better be left to their family.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
Four cards celebrate Valentine’s Day for sons-in-law and daughters, and three do the same for sons and daughters-in-law.
—Lou Robinson, CNN, 13 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2025.
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