daughter-in-law
noun
the wife of one's child.
daughters-in-law
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pluralof daughter-in-law.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Gisèle Pelicot sat behind her legal team alongside her two sons and daughters-in-law.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2024
In the chaos of the departure, Lomikovska became separated from her son and two daughters-in-law, including one, Olha Lomikovska, injured by shrapnel days earlier.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
Moore is survived by his sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2024
“I think emotionally it would be hard on everybody, but it would be an amazing experience,” one of his daughters-in-law said.
From New York Times ● Dec. 24, 2022
Her daughters-in-law loved her, too, and she returned the feeling.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
