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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The sparkler's design is nearly identical to that of Princess Diana's ring, which is now worn by her daughter-in-law Kate Middleton.
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Jeanne stared at her sons and daughters-in-law gathered at the foot of the bed.
—Allegra Goodman, Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
King Charles' statement follows comments by his younger brother Prince Edward, as well as his son Prince William and daughter-in-law Princess Kate.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Dougherty says her daughter-in-law moved in a few doors down a couple of months ago.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Jeanne stared at her sons and daughters-in-law gathered at the foot of the bed.
—Allegra Goodman, Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
King Charles' statement follows comments by his younger brother Prince Edward, as well as his son Prince William and daughter-in-law Princess Kate.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Dougherty says her daughter-in-law moved in a few doors down a couple of months ago.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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 17 Feb. 2026.
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