daughter-in-law
noun
daugh·ter-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-in-ˌlȯ 
ˈdȯ-tərn-
plural daughters-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-zin-ˌlȯ
: the wife of one's son or daughter
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In an emotional May 25 Instagram post, Robertson's son, Willie Robertson, and daughter-in-law, Korie Robertson, confirmed Phil died after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 May 2025
News of his death was shared first by his daughter-in-law Korie Robertson on Facebook.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025
His daughter-in-law, Korie Robertson, announced the news in a family statement on Facebook.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 26 May 2025
His daughter-in-law, Korie Robertson, who is married to Phil’s son Willie, posted the news on Facebook on Sunday.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 May 2025
News of his death was shared first by his daughter-in-law Korie Robertson on Facebook.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025
His daughter-in-law, Korie Robertson, announced the news in a family statement on Facebook.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 26 May 2025
His daughter-in-law, Korie Robertson, who is married to Phil’s son Willie, posted the news on Facebook on Sunday.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for daughter-in-law
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“Daughter-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daughter-in-law. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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