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 sister-in-law recommends rolling when packing, rather than folding it flat, to ensure a wrinkle-free arrival.
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
That was incredibly brave of your brother and now sister-in-law.
—Taylor Mims, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025
While her sister-in-law teased her, the suddenly grabbed the mug, slammed it to the ground and shattered it.
—Maria Morava, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
If the woman likes you and is comfortable in your relationship, then the opinions of your sisters-in-law won’t matter.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
That was incredibly brave of your brother and now sister-in-law.
—Taylor Mims, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025
While her sister-in-law teased her, the suddenly grabbed the mug, slammed it to the ground and shattered it.
—Maria Morava, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
If the woman likes you and is comfortable in your relationship, then the opinions of your sisters-in-law won’t matter.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sister-in-law
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“Sister-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sister-in-law. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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