parent-in-law
noun
the father or mother of one's spouse.
parents-in-law
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pluralof parent-in-law.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Roxanne lived in a double-wide trailer with her husband, plus her parents-in-law and brother-in-law.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
Mr Yousaf also spoke of the weeks that his parents-in-law were under siege in Gaza after the conflict broke out in October.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2024
So, if you want to keep the peace at the next family gathering with your parents-in-law, better go for the boring period!
From Washington Post ● Mar. 17, 2023
Without knowing your parents-in-law, my financial brain expects that one of two things has happened to the money set aside for your son:
From Slate ● Feb. 13, 2023
I went home to my parents-in-law and husband and son.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
