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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She is survived by her sister Sue, brother-in-laws Jack and Steve, sister-in-law Shannon and seven nephews and nieces.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Community remembers teen killed Michelle Gonzalez, 17, was one of the victims, according to her sister-in-law.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
His sister-in-law and another child also sustained injuries in the attack.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman starred, with Ives and Madeleine Sherwood, as Brick’s busybody sister-in-law, reprising their stage roles.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Community remembers teen killed Michelle Gonzalez, 17, was one of the victims, according to her sister-in-law.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
His sister-in-law and another child also sustained injuries in the attack.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman starred, with Ives and Madeleine Sherwood, as Brick’s busybody sister-in-law, reprising their stage roles.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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 4 May. 2026.
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