sister-in-law
noun
sis·ter-in-law
ˈsi-st(ə-)rən-ˌlȯ 
-tərn-ˌlȯ
plural sisters-in-law
ˈsi-stər-zən-ˌlȯ
1
: the sister of one's spouse
2
a
: the wife of one's sibling
b
: the wife of one's spouse's sibling
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My ex-wife and two sisters-in-law have remained close friends since our divorce and have shunned my present wife.
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Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
In the latest season, sisters-in-law Giudice and Gorga did not film any scenes together.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
My sister-in-law has been dealing with plantar fasciitis and loves her Kuru Quantum 2.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
When Wilhelm married, Jacob lived with his brother and new sister-in-law.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
In the latest season, sisters-in-law Giudice and Gorga did not film any scenes together.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
My sister-in-law has been dealing with plantar fasciitis and loves her Kuru Quantum 2.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
When Wilhelm married, Jacob lived with his brother and new sister-in-law.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Sister-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sister-in-law. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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