brother-in-law
noun
broth·er-in-law
ˈbrə-t͟hər-ən-ˌlȯ 
ˈbrət͟h-rən-,
ˈbrə-t͟hərn-
plural brothers-in-law
ˈbrə-t͟hərz-ən-
1
: the brother of one's spouse
2
a
: the husband of one's sibling
b
: the husband of one's spouse's sibling
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The dispute has pitted Tatiana against the brother-in-law, Carlos Pino, and top executives of the late developer’s company, Century Homebuilders Group.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
Cue the dramatics from mother-in-law and brother-in-law.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 31 July 2025
Later Wednesday, Cuomo spoke with Islam’s wife and brother-in-law over phone, his spokesman Rich Azzopardi said.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025
O'Brien and Kolakowski, who are brothers-in-law, were visiting the Walmart to pick up supplies for a family vacation when the stabbing spree broke out.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
Cue the dramatics from mother-in-law and brother-in-law.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 31 July 2025
Later Wednesday, Cuomo spoke with Islam’s wife and brother-in-law over phone, his spokesman Rich Azzopardi said.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025
O'Brien and Kolakowski, who are brothers-in-law, were visiting the Walmart to pick up supplies for a family vacation when the stabbing spree broke out.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for brother-in-law
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“Brother-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brother-in-law. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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